Barbora Krejčíková staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Taylor Townsend in a marathon match at the US Open, advancing to the quarterfinals where she will face Jessica Pegula. Townsend, who was attempting her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, had a strong start but ultimately fell after a tense third set and saving multiple match points. Krejčíková, ranked 62nd, continues her pursuit of a third Grand Slam title.
Jelena Ostapenko apologized for comments about Taylor Townsend's education after a tense US Open match, clarifying her words were about tennis etiquette and denying any racial implications, amid controversy and crowd reactions.
American tennis player Taylor Townsend advanced to the third round of the US Open after defeating Jelena Ostapenko, but their post-match handshake was tense, with Ostapenko demanding an apology and gesturing at Townsend, leading to a heated exchange.
Jelena Ostapenko accused Taylor Townsend of disrespectful behavior and breaking tennis rules during their US Open match, leading to a heated exchange and social media disputes, with Ostapenko denying racial implications and defending her stance on sportsmanship.
During the US Open, tennis players Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko engaged in a tense post-match confrontation, with accusations and social media disputes following their match, highlighting tensions beyond the court.
Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend exchanged heated words after their US Open match, with Ostapenko accusing Townsend of disrespectful behavior and Townsend alleging racial insults, which Ostapenko denied, leading to a tense post-match confrontation.