In sports, there are moments when athletes let frustration get the better of them. Whether it’s a questionable call from an official or the sting of defeat, players usually find ways to vent — slamming a racket, shouting into the air, or exchanging words with an opponent. But Mirra Andreeva’s latest meltdown took a far more troubling turn.

During her US Open third-round clash against Taylor Townsend, which she lost 5-7, 2-6, the 18-year-old Russian vented her frustration by repeatedly striking her own leg with her racket. The shocking display came as Townsend tightened her grip on the match, capitalizing on Andreeva’s errors to advance to the fourth round.

The scenes were difficult to watch, even for seasoned tennis observers. Renowned journalist José Morgado commented, “Andreeva’s body

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