Tennis thrives on drama as much as brilliance. While the sport celebrates athletes who embody respect and inspire the next generation, it also grapples with figures whose conduct sparks frustration and divides fans. As awards season unfolds on tour, that contrast sharpens. This time, the spotlight turns uncomfortably toward Yulia Putintseva , whose actions have pushed her into headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The Nothing Major crew recently discussed which players belong on the “naughty or nice list” for 2025. During the conversation, Steve Johnson placed Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva firmly on the naughty list . He pointed to her repeated involvement in on-court controversies as the main reason for his stance.

“It’s Yulia Putintseva, she always seems to be in controversy

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