Sara Bejlek Tennis: US Open Sara Bejlek – 16-year old Sara Bejlek has progressed to her maiden main draw in any grand slam event at the US Open this year on Sunday. Despite the achievement, it was Bejlek’s awakward celebration of her qualifiying that became trending on social media. Bejlek defeated Heather Watson in three sets in the third qualifier to enter the first round of US Open 2022. Follow US Open LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Sara Bejlek Tennis: Social media erupts over inappropriate touching by Sara Bejlek’s coach after the 16-year old’s US Open qualifier victory – Check Out
VERGONZOSO!!!
Tiene solo 16 años Sara Bejlek.
Realmente es lamentable esta situación… (📹 @TheBoiledEgg). pic.twitter.com/1w9BIYWnG1— Drive Cruzado (@DriveCruzado) August 27, 2022
After winning her third round contest in the US Open qualifiers by defeating Heather Watson 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, Bejlek was seen on TV shaking hands with her opponents. She then ran towards a man who is said to be her father and they hugged each other before she hugged another man, who was her coach. During this celebration, both the father and coach were seen patting her on the backside and this caught the eye of the netizens who have started giving mixed reactions to the celebration. The video since then has gone viral with some fans calling it “inappropriate” and “creepy”.
The following are some of the reactions on Twitter for the gesture of Sara Bejlek’s coach and dad.
Yeah, I’m sorry, I don’t care if it’s her dad, dad/coach, relative etc. you shouldn’t be doing this by patting her on the behind numerous times. I don’t want to hear if they do it “there.” They travel enough probably to know it’s not viewed as appropriate. She’s 16!!! Not 6! https://t.co/2DlztboGby
— Chelseaaaa (@ChelseaRulezzz) August 27, 2022
What the hell?? I need more people to see this and talk about his because they literally caught them in 4K how is this not being talked about??? https://t.co/k6TuHXUhZT
— niki | meddy szn ❤️ (@berrettiniswife) August 27, 2022
“Creepy” is one way to describe it, but “criminal” is more accurate. (And those who think it’s not so bad because it’s her father? That’s just as disturbing.) Needs to be reported. https://t.co/IcbytVaDTr
— Diane Elayne Dees (@WomenWhoServe) August 28, 2022
However, some social media users also pointed out that that the manner of the celebration is “appropriate” and “normal” as such hugs are normal in some cultures. However, Bejlek was perfectly fine with the embrace as she was seen smiling and gesturing towards the crowd later.
The 16-year old will make her debut at the US Open by facing Russia’s Ludmilla Samsonova on Tuesday. Apart from Bejlek’s victory, the qualifiers at the US Open this year turned out to be a memorable one for Cxech Republic Tennis as her compatriots 17-year old Linda Noskova and Linda Fruhvirtova also qualified for the main round of the tournament.
Sara Bejlek Tennis: Social media erupts over inappropriate touching by Sara Bejlek’s coach after the 16-year old’s US Open qualifier victory – Check Out
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