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Ostapenko's 'Uneducated' Remark Called 'Coded' After U.S. Open Loss to Townsend

The former French Open champion apologized, framing the exchange as tennis etiquette rather than racism.

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez Into US Open Doubles Quarters as Venus Urges Serena to 'Show Up'

Ostapenko Issues Apology for 'No Education' Remark After US Open Flashpoint

Taylor Townsend Reaches US Open Fourth Round as Ostapenko Fallout Grows