Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa has reportedly apologized after she was criticized for pulling the corners of her eyes with chopsticks while visiting China to compete in tournaments.

Badosas coach, Pol Toledo Bagu, posted a since-deleted photo to his Instagram page over the weekend showing Badosa making the pose, according to media coverage of the incident. He purportedly tagged the account of the China Open tournament.

Badosa, who was defeated in Saturdays China Open semifinals by American Coco Gauff, responded to accusations of racism in an Instagram comment.

Never thought it would get interpreted this way [and] we werent even imitating asian people. I was playing around with my face and wrinkles, she reportedly wrote. I love Asia ... and have plenty of asian friends. They are the kindest.