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Townsend Upsets Ostapenko at U.S. Open, Then Clashes With Her at the Net

Townsend’s upset win was followed by a rare on-court dispute that she says included personal insults, with the trigger still unverified.

Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia erupts at Taylor Townsend after being eliminated by the unseeded American at the US Open
Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Taylor Townsend of the United States in action against Jelena Ostapenko in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Taylor Townsend of the United States in action against Jelena Ostapenko in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Taylor Townsend of the United States in action against Jelena Ostapenko in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Taylor Townsend defeated 25th seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 on Court 11 to reach the U.S. Open third round.
  • Townsend said Ostapenko told her she had "no class" and "no education" and warned her about being "outside the U.S."
  • After the exchange, Townsend urged the crowd to make noise as boos were directed at Ostapenko.
  • Reporting describes a tense face-to-face confrontation at the net, though the precise cause of the dispute has not been established.
  • Townsend is ranked No. 139 in singles and recently rose to No. 1 in doubles, becoming the lowest‑ranked American woman to beat a past major champion at a Slam since 2019.