Aug. 28, 2025
Jelena Ostapenko Lashes Out At Taylor Townsend After US Open Loss
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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what happened yesterday between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko.
It is Throwback Thursday! Yesterday at the US Open, Taylor Townsend delivered a standout performance by defeating the No. 25 seed, Jelena Ostapenko, in straight sets (7–5, 6–1), securing a spot in the third round. However, the match became more notable for what happened after the final point. During the post-match handshake, Ostapenko confronted Townsend over perceived breaches of tennis etiquette. Ostapenko allegedly told Townsend that she had “no class” and “no education,” sparking a heated exchange. Townsend responded by telling her to “take the L,” emphasizing that respect should go both ways. What happened?
