India, March 8 -- A brief but awkward moment involving Elena Rybakina and David Renker at the Indian Wells tennis complex has gone viral. During the trophy presentation and photo session, Renker appeared to place his arm around Rybakina's waist. The tennis star was seen politely nudging the hand away.

The incident occurred following the Eisenhower Cup mixed doubles exhibition event ahead of the prestigious BNP Paribas Open in California. Rybakina and American partner Taylor Fritz won the event, defeating Amanda Anisimova and Learner Tien in the final.

David Renker is the senior vice president at Eisenhower Health, a medical organization that sponsors the Eisenhower Cup charity exhibition at Indian Wells.

Renker was participating in the...