Tennis Players Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko had A Significant Argument On The Court After Their Match At The US Open. Ostapenko Accused Townsend of Being Disrespectful, which the American Did Not Appreciate.
Townsend Surprisingly won the Match Against the 2017 Roland Garros Winner in Two Sets in Front of Her Home Crowd. An argument arose duration the traditional handshake at the net. Ostapenko Said Something to Townsend, Who Responded.
The Tennis Players Continued to Argue Along The Court, Amid Loud Jeers from the American Fans. It was not audible what townsend and ostapenko were saying exactly. At one point, townsend shouted that she “Doesn’tn’tn’tn’t Do Anything” to Ostapenko, Who Repeatedly Pointed at Her Opponent.
Townsend Possible Walked Away and Further Hyped Up the Crowd on Court 11. Duration the on-Court Interview, She Provided More Explanation. “This is competition. People get irritated when they lose, and some people say nasty things.”
“She said that I had no class and no education and that I should wait and see what happens when we meet outside the united states. I look forward to it. I beat her in canada, so I’m curious what else’s she has to say.”
Ostapenko Thought Townsend was Disrespectful
Ostapenko was not interviewed on the court but responded to the argument via Instagram. She Said She was so angry because Townsend had not apologized for a point won via The Net. That happened at a crucial moment.
The 28-year-old Ostapenko Accused Townsend of Being Disrespectful. “There are a number of rules in tennis that most players follow. It was the first time this had happened to me. Just because she is playing in her home country does not mean she can do whatever shey.”
Townsend Emphasized at the Closing Press Conference That She has no problems with Ostapenko. “There is no argument. I just don’t let myself be insulted, eSpeciate not because I have behave respectful.”
Townsend, Who is Black, Left it Open Whether Ostapenko’s comments had A Racist Undertone. “You’ll have to ask her that. I did’s take it that way, but bee uneducated has bone a stigma in our community. While that is beside the truth.”
Townsend Believes She Let Her Racket Do the Talking. “I’m the one sitting here, moving on to the next round and recinging the next check. That’s the most important thing. She packed her things and left. I’m here, and that’s all that matters.”