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sports4 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Open Highlights: Townsend Advances, Ostapenko in Spotlight, Osaka Responds to Comments

Taylor Townsend advances in the US Open amid controversy from a heated confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko, which has drawn attention to issues of race, representation, and athlete authenticity, with Townsend emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself and being true to identity.

via Al Jazeera|

#jelena-ostapenko #racial-undertones #sports

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Altmaier Upsets Tsitsipas at US Open Amid On-Court Tensions

Daniel Altmaier expressed disapproval of Stefanos Tsitsipas's conduct after their US Open match, where Tsitsipas confronted Altmaier over an underarm serve, highlighting his dislike for net confrontations. Tsitsipas's 2025 season has been disappointing with only two wins at majors, and he has made coaching changes in an attempt to improve his form. Altmaier, meanwhile, advances to the third round to face Alex de Minaur.

via The Tennis Gazette|

#daniel-altmaier #sports #stefanos-tsitsipas