Overview

• Ostapenko posted an Instagram apology, saying English is not her first language and acknowledging her words could have offended people beyond tennis.
• After losing their second-round match, she confronted Townsend courtside and was heard saying the American had “no class” and “no education.”
• She later explained that her frustration stemmed from Townsend not saying sorry after a net-cord winner, which she views as a breach of customary sportsmanship.
• Reactions included Naomi Osaka calling the remark one of the worst things to say to a Black player, while Townsend said she did not take it that way but noted the damaging stereotype.
• Townsend advanced by beating No. 5 Mirra Andreeva and is set to face Barbora Krejčíková in the fourth round on Sunday.