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NEW YORK — To understand just how recognizable Taylor Townsend has become while advancing to Week 2 of the US Open for just the second time in her career, you need to look no further than a post over the summer on her Instagram page. There’s Townsend on the clip walking the grounds of the All England Club, asking people: …

Taylor Townsend hasn’t heard from Jelena Ostapenko, and had no idea the latter had posted a belated apology for their U.S. Open altercation. Townsend has been too busy winning her way through Flushing Meadows. “No, I didn’t know that. The fact of the matter is, like I said the other day, I’m still playing, so I don’t have time to …

Jelena Ostapenko has apologized for some of what she said during a heated back-and-forth with Taylor Townsend during their second round matchup at the US Open on Wednesday. After Townsend’s straight-sets victory over Ostapenko, the two players could be heard exchanging words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had “no class” and “no education.” Advertisement “English is …

Jelena Ostapenko apologized for her Wednesday outburst during the U.S. Open.  The Latvian tennis player went off on American Taylor Townsend as they were shaking hands after the former was eliminated, 7-5, 6-1, from the women’s singles tournament. Ostapenko, 28, said on Instagram after the match that she took issue with an apparent lack of an apology from Townsend after …

Naomi Osaka weighed in on the controversy that swirled between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko following their second-round U.S. Open match earlier this week. After losing to Townsend on Wednesday, Ostapenko stated in a heated post-match exchange that Townsend had “no class,” and “no education,” adding, “to see what happens” when the two face off outside U.S. soil. Ostapenko later …

Taylor Swift’s engagement ring features an old mine cut diamond, a bezel setting, and an 18K yellow gold band, according to expert analysis. It’s estimated to be between 8 and 10 carats, with experts pricing the stone between half a million and one million dollars. The old mine cut style dates back to the 19th century and is perfect for …

Aug 30, 2025, 04:09 PM ET Jelena Ostapenko apologized on social media Saturday, three days after telling American Taylor Townsend that she had “no class” and “no education” following their second-round match at the US Open. Townsend, who is Black, and Ostapenko, who is from Latvia, had an intense back-and-forth after Townsend won in straight sets Wednesday. After their match, …

Taylor Townsend has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam in singles for just the second time in her career after delivering a shocking upset against Mirra Andreeva. Townsend, who has yet to drop a set at the US Open, defeated the fifth seed 7-5, 6-2 in round three to set up a clash with former Wimbledon champion Barbora …

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Taylor Townsend had her moment on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Tactical ingenuity, a wave of home support and a spiral from world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva helped the American, who is world No. 1 in doubles but world No. 139 in singles, to overcome a gap of 134 spots in the world rankings. Townsend surged into the …

The secret meanings behind Taylor Swift’s engagement Breaking news alerts were pinged to phones around the world; Swifties screamed in the street; the Prince and Princess of Wales delivered their royal approval; Donald Trump wished them luck. By now it will not have escaped your attention that Taylor Swift, the reigning queen of pop, is engaged to Travis Kelce, a …