NEW YORK (AP) — This would not have been easy for anyone, and it was not easy for Coco Gauff. She is aware of the expectations of others. She has her own expectations, too, of course. An exit in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday night simply would not do. And double-faulting her way to defeat might …
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‘One of the worst things you can say to a black tennis player’: Osaka hits back at Ostapenko | US Open Tennis 2025
Naomi Osaka has condemned Jelena Ostapenko’s comments during her courtside confrontation with Taylor Townsend at the US Open. The incident on Wednesday has been one of the most talked-about of the tournament, with Ostapenko accusing the American Townsend of having no education and no class after their second-round match. The comments, which Ostapenko justified as a reaction to Townsend not …
Read More »Taylor Townsend feels US Open love after heated Jelena Ostapenko moment
The support that Taylor Townsend has received since a heated scene played out Wednesday between her and Jelena Ostapenko following their second-round match in the U.S. Open was visible on Thursday, as she and doubles partner Katerina Siniakova played — and won — in front of a packed Grandstand. The heated exchange, which Townsend said included comments by Ostapenko saying …
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Read More »Why the absence of a common act of tennis sportsmanship led to heated on-court argument between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open
Facebook Tweet Email Link The post-match exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open was a terse encounter but probably left many wondering what the big deal was that caused all the tension. As it happens, the clash stemmed from the breaking of an unspoken rule of tennis. After Townsend’s straight-sets victory over Ostapenko, the …
Read More »Taylor Townsend receives support after US Open confrontation
Aug 28, 2025, 09:03 PM ET NEW YORK — Taylor Townsend said she has received support from players after Wednesday’s on-court confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open — when Ostapenko was said to have told Townsend that she had “no class” and “no education” — and is proud of how she handled the situation. Townsend on Thursday said …
Read More »Aryna Sabalenka spoke to Jelena Ostapenko after US Open drama
When Aryna Sabalenka spoke with Jelena Ostapenko after her second-round loss to Taylor Townsend at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, she wasn’t aware of the heated post-match spat between the competitors. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, came away from their conversation seemingly concerned that the Latvian star is dealing with something in her personal life that is affecting her ability …
Read More »US Open ‘breathtaking’ for Florida A&M Marching 100, HBCU alums — Andscape
NEW YORK — When Dr. Shelby Chipman received the call inviting the Florida A&M Marching 100 to perform at the US Open’s HBCU Live, his affirmative response was immediate. “We have a busy schedule, but coming here is amazing,” said Chipman, who has been the band director at his alma mater since 2016. “And to come at a time when …
Read More »Daniil Medvedev fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike misconduct and racket abuse after outburst at US Open
Facebook Tweet Email Link Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike misconduct and racket abuse following his outburst at the US Open on Sunday. Medvedev’s fine is almost 40% of the $110,000 in prize money he earned for appearing in the first round of the grand slam at Flushing Meadows. The 29-year-old was fined $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and …
Read More »At U.S. Open, a heated tiff at the net after the Townsend-Ostapenko match – The Washington Post
At U.S. Open, a heated tiff at the net after the Townsend-Ostapenko match The Washington Post Jelena Ostapenko appears to tell Taylor Townsend she has ‘no education’ after U.S. Open defeat – The Athletic The New York Times Taylor Townsend, Jelena Ostapenko Get Into Tense Argument at US Open. What Happened? TODAY.com Taylor Townsend-Jelena Ostapenko argument: What caused US Open confrontation? USA Today American …
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