A thrilling comeback win turns tense as Townsend and Ostapenko clash in heated post-match exchange.
Taylor Townsend rallied from 3-5 down to defeat Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in round two at the US Open. But the victory sparked a fiery confrontation at the net, with Ostapenko accusing Townsend of poor etiquette and disrespect. Townsend fired back, refusing to apologise and calling out the rude remarks she received.
Townsend said she’s proud to represent herself and culture and won’t tolerate disrespect, stressing her focus remains on winning. Ostapenko later criticised Townsend’s behaviour on social media, fueling the drama further.
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