WATCH: Vekic Causes Outrage After Refusing Handshake with Tsurenko

WATCH: Vekic Causes Outrage After Refusing Handshake with Tsurenko

by Zachary Wimer

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During her defeat at the 2023 Indian Wells, Donna Vekic disregarded Lesia Tsurenko's handshake in a shocking display of bad sportsmanship.

Tennis players have a long-standing custom of shaking hands with their opponents after matches as a way to appreciate them. Vekic's actions, however, have outraged tennis supporters and sparked debate about the value of sportsmanship in the game.

Tennis is a game that takes pride in its fair play and sportsmanship. Players are expected to compete intensely on the court while also acting with respect and sportsmanship off the court. Regrettably, Vekic's conduct revealed a lack of respect for both her rival and the game itself.

Tennis supporters have been divided by the event, with many denouncing Vekic's actions. Some have even demanded that she faces punishment from the tennis authorities. The incident has also brought attention to the value of good sportsmanship and how it might influence a player's reputation.

Just recently, the two met in Monterrey, where Vekic won the title, as Tsurenko retired from their first-round match. This may have been a factor in Vekic's behavior at Indian Wells, but it does not excuse it.

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