Taylor Townsend claimed Jelena Ostapenko made insulting comments about her background and education after their heated US Open match on Wednesday.

Townsend beat Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 during their second round match Wednesday, but the two players got into an argument during the traditional post-match congratulatory handshakes. Townsend and Ostapenko continued the argument at Ostapenko’s player bench before Townsend ultimately broke off to celebrate.

Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into an argument after their match at the U.S. Open pic.twitter.com/od0GwFykBd — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 27, 2025

Townsend was asked during her post-match interview what was said between her and Ostapenko. The American claimed Ostapenko had personally insulted her.

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