Last October, Paula Badosa was caught in a controversy. On Instagram, his coach, Pol Toledohad published several photos of him and his player at Beijing. But now, a photo got people talking. We could see there Badosa place two chopsticks along his eyes, as if to imitate slanted eyes. Obviously, on the networks, many Internet users were unleashed against the Spaniard. The latter was forced to react and apologize. Magda Linette had also created a controversy. Upon arriving at Wuhanthe Polish had shared a photo of the sign with the caption: “The virus database has been updated”.
Video – When Magda Linette wanted to apologize but was interrupted
Badosa and Linette warned
Images which were not to the taste of Chinese fans who demanded sanction from the WTA. This Tuesday, about two months after these two controversies, the journalist James Gray teaches us that Paula Badosa et Magda Linette received a warning from the WTA. “The reason for such a harsh response is that the WTA cannot afford to take the generosity of its hosts for granted: the Chinese tournaments this year represented almost 12 million pounds sterling (around 15 million euros) winnings this year on the women's circuit,” assure James Gray pour iNews.
