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Naomi Osaka shared her thoughts on the heated exchange between Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko and American champion Taylor Townsend
Ostapenko told Townsend that she had "no class" and "no education" after Townsend refused to apologize for a net cord during the match
Osaka called Ostapenko's comments "one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player"
Naomi Osaka is weighing in on the tense exchange that took place between Latvian tennis pro Jelena Ostapenko and American champion Taylor Townsend following their Wednesday, Aug. 27 match at the US Open.
Ostapenko, 28, accused Townsend, 29, of having “no class” and “no education,” after Townsend refused to apologize for being helped by a net cord — a situation in tennis where the ball hits the top of t