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'Worst thing you can say to a Black player': Naomi Osaka on Jelena Ostapenko-Taylor Townsend clash

02:01 29/08/2025

A US Open face-off between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko ignited controversy after Ostapenko's unsportsmanlike remarks. Naomi Osaka weighed in, highlighting the racial insensitivity of such comments, especially directed at a Black player in tennis. The dispute arose from a disagreement over tennis etiquette.

US Open Day 4: Sabalenka, Alcaraz advance; Townsend, Ostapenko have tense back-and-forth and Raducanu approves of Alcaraz's buzzcut

03:02 28/08/2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst.

'No class, no education': Jelena Ostapenko, Taylor Townsend exchange heated words after US Open match

01:01 28/08/2025

Taylor Townsend defeated Jelena Ostapenko at the U.S. Open, leading to a heated exchange after the match. Ostapenko accused Townsend of lacking class, while Townsend dismissed the comments and focused on her victory. Townsend, now in the third round, emphasized letting her racket do the talking, marking a significant milestone in her singles career.