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flag Yulia Putintseva defeated Zeynep Sonmez at the 2026 Australian Open despite fan disruptions, advancing to the fourth round for the first time.

flag Yulia Putintseva criticized fans for disruptive behavior during her 2026 Australian Open third-round match against Zeynep Sonmez, citing loud noises, targeted coughing, and other distractions that affected her concentration. flag Despite the challenges, she won 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-3, advancing to the fourth round—the first time in her career at age 31. flag After celebrating with gestures and dancing, she drew boos during her post-match interview. flag Putintseva attributed her composure to mentally singing a Russian rabbit song, contrasting her growth with past reactions. flag The incident has sparked broader conversation about crowd conduct and sportsmanship at major tennis events.

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