US Open debutant Tatiana Prozorova, all set for 1R clash with Caroline Wozniacki, alleged to have held pro-Putin stance

Tatiana Prozorova has come under the scanner ahead of her US Open debut for her alleged support of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Prozorova, who will face former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki in the first round, reportedly liked several videos that glorified Putin and his military actions.

Prozorova’s alleged online activity was brought to light by a Ukrainian Twitter (now X) account, which posted compilations of the videos she supposedly liked.

"So Tatiana Prozorova qualified for her first major main draw at the US Open & will step on the Louis Armstrong Stadium vs. C. Wozniacki. @usopen @usta @wta @ITFTennis apparently agree that the posts the Russian tennis player liked, 50+ like these down below, are absolutely neutral," the caption read.

Prozorova recently entered the main draw at the 2023 US Open for her Grand Slam debut. The Russian, who is currently ranked No. 227 in the world, has not commented on the controversy.

Prozorova had to play three qualifying matches to secure her spot in the main draw of the US Open. She beat Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-6 (11), 3-6, 7-6 (8) in a thrilling final round that lasted over three hours. She also defeated Iryna Shymanovich 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 and Yuliya Hatouka, 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the previous rounds.

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Caroline Wozniacki returns to Grand Slam action at the US Open after a year-long hiatus

Caroline Wozniacki at the 2020 Australian Open

After being away from tennis for almost three years, Caroline Wozniacki is set to make her Grand Slam return at the 2023 US Open. The last time Wozniacki played a Major was at the 2020 Australian Open, where she lost in the third round to Ons Jabeur in three sets.

The Dane has joined the ranks of several tennis moms who have recently staged comebacks - Elina Svitolina, Victoria Azarenka, Kim Clijsters, and Serena Williams.

Wozniacki has never won the US Open in her career, although she has reached two finals. The Dane was beaten by 5-7, 3-6 by Kim Clijsters in 2009, and 3-6, 3-6 by Serena Williams in 2014.

Wozniacki revealed some details about her tennis future during the press conference ahead of the 2023 US Open. The veteran said that she was uncertain what the future would bring for her and that she might play for another year or two.

"I don't know how long I'm going to play for. I don't know if it's going to be a year, two years, three years. I can't predict the future," Wozniacki said.

Caroline Wozniacki hopes to have a "great tournament" in New York, and she said that she plans to play more next year.

"I'm just enjoying being here in the moment. I hope for a great tournament. I'm definitely planning on playing a lot more next year, playing more of a full schedule," she added.