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Ukrainian Star Calls Out Mladenovic's Threatening Remark

1/24/2025

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Ukrainian tennis star Lyudmyla Kichenok has called out Kristina Mladenovic for a threatening remark during their Australian Open doubles clash. Following an accidental ball hit, Kichenok declined to shake hands, recalling Mladenovic's chilling warning: "You watch out next time." Kichenok stressed the damaging effects of such hostility on sportsmanship and player morale.

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Ukrainian tennis star Lyudmyla Kichenok has called out Kristina Mladenovic for a threatening remark during their Australian Open doubles clash. Following an accidental ball hit, Kichenok declined to shake hands, recalling Mladenovic's chilling warning: "You watch out next time." Kichenok stressed the damaging effects of such hostility on sportsmanship and player morale.