The world number 15 says she was 'playing with my face and wrinkles' in a photo of her pulling her eyes back with chopsticks, adding that she has 'many Asian friends'.
Former world number two tennis player Paula Badosa has apologised after being accused of racism over a picture that appeared to show her pulling her eyes back with chopsticks while playing in China. The picture was reportedly posted on Instagram by her coach Pol Toledo Bague after she lost in the semi-finals of the China Open on Saturday. In it, Badosa, 26, was in a restaurant holding chopsticks up to her eyes and squinting.
I love Asia and I have many Asian friends. They are the kindest'. She then posted an apology on X which read: 'Really sorry didn't know this was offensive towards racism . My mistake. I take full responsibility. This mistakes will make me learn for next time.
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