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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.

Naomi Osaka condemned the use of terms like "no education" and "no class" against a Black tennis player, calling them among the worst things to say, as the row between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko sparked fierce debate at the US Open on Thursday.

Taylor Townsend's stunning 7-5, 6-1 win over Jelena Ostapenko at the 2025 US Open was overshadowed by a heated post-match spat, where Ostapenko accused her of lacking "class" and "education."

US Open: Jelena Ostapenko defended herself against accusations of racism after her heated clash with Taylor Townsend, insisting her remarks were about sportsmanship and not race.

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.