“Nobody like you”: Yulia Putintseva breaks silence with powerful Instagram post after clash with Maria Sakkari

A tense moment took place in a women’s tennis match on Sunday, June 23, 2025, at the Bad Homburg Open in Germany. Maria Sakkari and Yulia Putintseva, who had faced each other before, ended their match with more than just a handshake. Fans watching the game noticed something unusual after the final point. Heated words were exchanged, expressions changed, and the scene quickly turned uncomfortable. The on-court row between Maria Sakkari and yulia Putintseva has now become a trending topic. Now, the tennis star said ‘nobody likes you’ has finally broken her silence—and her reply is getting a lot of attention.The continuous conflict started at the Bad Homburg Open. It came to an end following a match in a competition where Maria Sakkari (Greece) defeated Yulia Putintseva (Kazakhstan) 7-5, 7-6 (8-6). Usually, tennis players shake Yulia Putintseva's hand at the net following a game.The post-match celebration swiftly descended into anarchy, almost identical to their beginning of their disagreement. The two exchanged sharp words.Cameras caught Maria Sakkari telling Yulia Putintseva, “Nobody likes you,” while Yulia Putintseva seemed to say something offensive in response. The quarrel could be heard by those around. The chair umpire intervened to soothe the situation. Nevertheless, the friction continued as both players departed the court following the incident. This was the third time the players had crossed paths in their careers. Before this match, both had one win each.Yulia Putintseva finally revealed her perspective of the event in an Instagram selfie on Monday, June 24. Her caption said: “By the way – not that I care – I shook her hand as most women do.”She also reposted a video of the argument and added a clip of Maria Sakkari telling her, “When you shake hands, look at the other person in the eye.” Yulia Putintseva then showed photos of Maria Sakkari not making eye contact with other players during handshakes and wrote,“And the plot thickens…” with a clown emoji.The argument and Yulia Putintseva’s post quickly went viral, with fans sharing different opinions on what happened. The clash has sparked widespread debate among tennis fans, with some backing Sakkari’s frustration and others defending Putintseva’s fiery spirit. One thing’s certain—the rivalry has added real tension to the tour.Sabalenka Beats Putintseva To Enter Brisbane Quarter-Finals