Taylor Townsend didn’t know about Jelena Ostapenko’s social media apology

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 be tapped in on what she’s got going on and what she says,” Townsend replied to a question from The Post after Saturday’s doubles win. “I had a job to do today. Got it done in the doubles.

“I have a goal while I’m here. I said it [Friday], just keeping the main thing the main thing, which is I’m here to continue to grow as a player and play my best tennis and put that on display. Anything that gets in the way of that has got to go. So I haven’t seen anything. I didn’t know what she said. But I’m still here, so I’m glad that she has the time to be able to do that.”

After Townsend had beaten Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 Wednesday, the latter had an on-court tantrum when she told the American — who is black — that she had “no education” and “no class.”

Numerous players have subsequently come to Townsend’s defense, including Venus Williams, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka.

On Saturday, Ostapenko took to Instagram “to apologize for some of the things” she said.

“English is not my native language, so when I said education, I was speaking only about what I believe as tennis etiquette, but I understand how the words I used could have offended many people beyond the tennis court,” Ostapenko wrote.

“I appreciate the support as l continue to learn and grow as a person and a tennis player. Goodbye New York and I look forward to being back next year.”

Townsend has taken the high road, and responded with wins.

She teamed with Katerina Siniakova for a second-round 6-3, 6-3 doubles win over Alycia Parks and Dayana Yastremska on Court 12.

Next up is Barbora Krejcikova in a Round of 16 singles match on Sunday.

“That’s nice that she did that, that she apologized; that’s fine. That’s cool,” Townsend said. “At the end of the day, it’s a learning lesson for her. Like I said … you cannot push your expectations on other people. That’s ultimately what happened.

“She expected me to react a certain type of way; and I didn’t, and it infuriated her. Which led her to say things that are hurtful, that are belligerent, that are offensive, not only to me, but to the sport and to a whole culture of people that I try to do my best to represent the best that I can.”

Eighth-seeded American Amanda Anisimova has followed up her breakthrough at Wimbledon with a strong U.S. Open.

After knocking off unseeded Romanian Jaqueline Cristian in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, Anisimova is into the Round of 16 in Queens for the first time.

This also marks the third straight Grand Slam that she has reached this point, with her advancing all the way to the finals at Wimbledon back in July. Anisimova will next meet the winner of No. 18 Beatriz Haddad Maia/Maria Sakkari.

Venus Williams, at the age of 45, teamed with Leylah Fernandez for a 7-6, 6-1 doubles win over Ulrikke Eikeri and Erl Hozuml, completed with her signature twirl at the end.

The first week of the U.S. Open has been dramatic, between blowups by Daniil Medvedev and Ostapenko and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

But some players suggested it may be the city bringing out the drama.

“We’re in New York, and the fans here — I love them — but they can definitely … you’re on the wrong side of things, can … they’re into the match. They’re passionate tennis fans. They know what’s going on,” Gauff said. “And they’re used to other events, major events, happening in the city that aren’t tennis.”

Jess Pegula, from upstate New York, agreed the city may be playing a role.

“I don’t know. It’s just New York City tends to bring out just a lot of drama, I guess,” Pegula laughed. “I feel like the crowds, they’re pretty crazy. They kind of get everyone riled up. Like you said, everyone is tense.”