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Kichenok explains why she didn't shake hands with Mladenovic: "She threatened me.."

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 22 Jan 2025 | 18.24
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Mladenovic threatened Kichenok. Photo: Getty Images.
Mladenovic threatened Kichenok. Photo: Getty Images.

A notable controversy arose during the 2025 Australian Open on Tuesday when Kristina Mladenovic and her partner Zhang defeated Lyudmila Kichenok and Chan in the women's doubles. There were clashes throughout the match between the two pairs, and after the game, the Ukrainian refused to shake hands with the French player. Mladenovic further fueled the fire by accusing her opponents of unsportsmanlike conduct during the on-court discussion. The next day, Kichenok claimed her reason for not shaking hands with Mladenovic was due to constant threats received from her after being hit with a ball, despite Mladenovic's repeated apologies.

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