American Taylor Townsend upset world No. 25 Jeļena Ostapenko literally and figuratively in their second round match at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. Townsend won the heated contest 7–5, 6–1, leaving Ostapenko pretty upset afterwards.
There appeared to be a confrontation at the net as the two opponents met to shake hands. Ostapenko apparently said something to Townsend after the handshake, causing Townsend to respond. The heated argument began there, sparking boos from the crowd. They spoke for a while until Townsend got her much deserved applause from the crowd.
