Naomi Osaka has weighed in on the heated on-court drama between Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko and African-American champion Taylor Townsend during their U.S. Open match on Wednesday (Aug. 27). The showdown ended with Townsend coming out on top, 7-5 and 6-1.

After shaking hands, Ostapenko was seen having an intense exchange with Townsend accusing her of having “no class” and “no education” after the Chicago native refused to apologize for benefiting from a net cord. The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.

Townsend, however, held her ground and reportedly told her opponent, “No, I don’t have to say sorry.”

The exchange didn’t sit right with fellow Tennis champ, Osaka, who didn’t mince words when asked about the controversy.

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