Sprite object component does not render in server list depending on component tree

When a sprite object components doesn’t have any sibling text it won’t be rendered in the server list. (A mod is needed to send a json component in the ping response, but this is part of the vanilla protocol)

Additionally, when it is rendered, it appears with a dark tint not present in game chat. This appears to be intended.

Text used in screenshots:

{"text":"","extra":[{"text":"Hello Mojira! ","extra":[{"sprite":"minecraft:block/fire_0"}]},"\n"]}

{"text":"","extra":[{"sprite":"minecraft:block/fire_0"},"\n"]}