Australian Open 2026: Yulia Putintseva drowns out 'disrespectful' crowd with rabbit song

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Tennis player Yulia Putintseva took a bold move to defuse the hostile atmosphere at Melbourne Park during her Australian Open third-round match against Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez. As she struggled to cope with the jeers and catcalls from the raucous crowd, Putintseva resorted to singing an old Russian song about rabbits - rather than Taylor Swift's usual tunes.

The unusual choice of music proved a successful distraction for Putintseva as she won the match 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 6-3. However, her opponents and even some fans seemed bewildered by her unorthodox coping mechanism.

Putintseva herself acknowledged that this was not her usual tactic but said she had to do something to calm down the tension. She also made it clear that there were "disrespectful moments" during the match when the crowd would shout loudly between each serve, which could make her doubt herself.

The 31-year-old put on a brave face and even managed to get away with some cheeky banter after her victory. When asked about the hostile environment, Putintseva was open about feeling belittled at times by the jeers of the crowd.
 
I think it's pretty cool that Yulia Putintseva took matters into her own hands to turn things around during that tense match 🎾😬. I mean, who knew singing a Russian song about rabbits could be just what you need to shift the energy back in your favor? It's all about finding ways to cope with the pressure and put the crowd at ease (or at least try to 😅). Plus, it's awesome that she didn't let the hostile atmosphere get her down. She kept her cool and even managed to have a bit of fun with some cheeky banter afterwards 🤣. It's definitely not the most conventional approach, but hey, when you're on top of your game like Putintseva, anything can work 💪!
 
omg can u believe this?? 🤯 she just busted out a russian song like that in the middle of a tennis match lol i mean i feel her tho, who doesn't get annoyed when ppl are being super rude and disrespective? 😒 like, i wouldve done the same thing if i was in her shoes... or racket 🎾😂 btw i loved how she just owned it afterwards and even threw some shade with that cheeky banter 🤣
 
🤣 I gotta say, Yulia's rabbit song moment at Melbourne Park is like something outta a movie 🎬! Like, can you imagine if someone did that in, say, the Hunger Games? 😂 "I'm just gonna sing this old Russian folk song and pretend I'm not freaking out" 💃🏽 - that's some Oscar-worthy drama right there! And I gotta feel for her, she was clearly getting heat from the crowd. It's like, we get it, you're upset, but jeers? Not cool 🤕. Kudos to her for keeping her cool (and singing) and coming out on top 💪. And can we talk about how cute is when a pro tennis player just owns that awkward moment and makes it into a win? 😊
 
🤔 I think Yulia's decision to bust out that old Russian song was a pretty great lesson in staying calm under pressure 🎶. I mean, who needs Taylor Swift when you've got a catchy tune about rabbits to get you through tough moments? 😂 It shows that even when things aren't going our way (or the crowd is being super loud and rude), we can still find ways to cope and turn it around.

It's also interesting how Putintseva acknowledged the tension and didn't try to ignore it. She took ownership of her emotions and chose to do something about it, rather than letting it get the best of her. That's a huge lesson in self-awareness and emotional regulation 🙏. And hey, if singing a silly song can distract us from our doubts and fears, then that's definitely worth trying out next time! 😊
 
I'm not sure what's more surprising, Yulia's singing skills or how she managed to turn a potentially disastrous situation into a win 🤣. I mean, who expects someone to break out into a Russian folk song mid-match? 😂 It just goes to show that sometimes, thinking outside the box (or in this case, the music playlist) can be a great way to diffuse tension and gain an upper hand.

But let's be real, folks, singing is not exactly the most common coping mechanism for dealing with hostile crowds. I'm all for trying new things and finding what works, but sometimes I think we overcomplicate things 🤔. Can't we just stick with the usual sports playlists? 😊
 
😂 that's gotta be the most creative thing I've seen on a tennis court in ages! I mean, who needs Taylor Swift when you can belt out some classic Russian folk tunes to shut down the haters? 🎶 Kudos to Yulia for thinking on her feet and turning the tables on those booing fans. It's great to see someone taking control of their environment and not letting the negativity get to them. 👏 She's got more guts than most people I know, and it paid off - she came out on top! 🎾💪
 
I think its pretty cool how Yulia Putintseva just took matters into her own hands and used a Russian song to calm herself down 😊. I mean, who needs Taylor Swift when you've got a classic rabbit tune 🐰, right? It's awesome that she didn't let the negativity get to her and instead chose to rise above it with some cheeky banter afterwards 💁‍♀️. The crowd might have been caught off guard, but Putintseva was like "peace out, haters" 🙅‍♀️. It's also refreshing that she spoke up about feeling belittled by the jeers - I think we can all learn from her confidence and resilience 💪.
 
I mean can you imagine having to play tennis in that kind of atmosphere? 🤯😅 I would've gone mental if I was on her court! But seriously, using a Russian song to calm down is genius. She's got more guts than most people I know 💪. And honestly, who are we kidding, the crowd can be harsh sometimes. I've seen memes of people screaming at tennis players during matches... like, what's wrong with you? 🤷‍♀️ It's just a game! But I guess it's all part of the sport, right? 😊
 
OMG 🤯 what's wrong with people?! She just tries to calm down under all that stress and they're gonna make fun of her for singing a little Russian song 🙏? I mean, I get it, Taylor Swift isn't everyone's cup of tea either lol 😂. But honestly, who cares what kind of music she sings as long as she can still hit those epic shots on the court? 🎾👏 She handled that match like a pro and proved to herself and everyone else that she can win even when the crowd is being super rude 👊. And btw, I'm loving her confidence after winning - no time for negativity! 💁‍♀️
 
idk why ppl would do that 🤷‍♀️, but i think it's actually kinda cool that she found a way to calm down amidst all that negativity 😌. singing can be super therapeutic, and if it worked for her, then who cares what others thought of her music choice? 🎶 at the same time, i feel bad for her having to deal with all those catcalls and disrespect from the crowd... it's like she's trying to play tennis and not even get respect for that 🤦‍♀️.
 
🤔 I think its pretty cool that Yulia Putintseva took matters into her own hands to calm down the hostile atmosphere during her match 🎶 That old Russian song about rabbits really did seem to work as a distraction, and it's awesome that she was able to think on her feet like that 💪. It just goes to show that athletes can be pretty resourceful when they need to be 😂. I mean, would you rather hear Taylor Swift singing for 90 minutes straight or some soothing Russian folk song? 🎵 Not me, and it looks like the crowd was feeling the same way about those jeers too 👏.
 
😂 I gotta say, Yulia's move was pure genius! Who needs Taylor Swift when you've got a good ol' Russian rabbit song to calm down the haters 🐰🎶? Seriously though, it was so refreshing to see her not take the negativity lying down and find a way to turn it around. I love how she didn't let the crowd get under her skin and just owned that court 💪. And can we talk about how cool is it that she even threw some shade back at the fans who were getting on her nerves? 🙅‍♀️ It's all about confidence and class, you know? 😎
 
🤔 I'm all for Putintseva taking matters into her own hands and turning that hostile atmosphere on its head...literally! She took a risk by switching to an old Russian song, but it just goes to show that sometimes you gotta think outside the box (or in this case, the tennis court) to diffuse tension. It's a great reminder that our reactions don't have to dictate how others treat us - we can choose to rise above the negativity and use it as fuel to push ourselves forward. And on another note, kudos to Putintseva for owning her emotions and not letting the jeers get to her...she showed some serious mental toughness out there! 😎
 
I gotta say 🤯, Yulia Putintseva's move during that match was pure genius! Who knew singing a Russian song about rabbits would be just what she needed to shut down all those haters? 😂 I mean, let's be real, when you're on the court and someone's screaming at you, sometimes you need a bit of drama to turn it around. And honestly, it worked like a charm! 🎶 I've seen players get so caught up in trying to be professional and ignore the crowd that they forget how to have fun... not Putintseva! She owned that court and showed everyone what she's made of 💪.
 
🙄 I mean, come on... singing an old Russian song about rabbits? 🐰 That's some next-level distraction tactics right there! 😂 I gotta respect Yulia for thinking outside the box (or in this case, the Taylor Swift discography). It's crazy how much of a difference it made - she was like a rabbit-hopping ballerina out there on that court! 💃 But at the same time, can you imagine if Taylor Swift had to deal with that kind of heckling? 🤷‍♀️ She'd probably just start singing about her cats or something... 🐈😹
 
I feel for Yulia Putintseva, right? I mean, playing tennis is already super competitive and mentally tough, but to deal with all that hostility from the crowd... it's just not fair 🤕. And I love how she just took matters into her own hands (or in this case, her voice) by singing a song to distract herself! It shows her mental strength and creativity 💁‍♀️. As for me, if I were in her shoes, I'd probably try some deep breathing exercises or meditation to calm down... but hey, whatever works, right? 😅 The fact that she can laugh it off afterwards too is pretty inspiring 🎉.
 
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