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U.S. Open 2025 Midterm Grades: Taylor Townsend Meets the Moment

The American is into the third round after a drama-filled win over Jeļena Ostapenko, followed by a takedown of Mirra Andreeva.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 30, 2025

The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open

Two episodes at this year's U.S. Open have shown that not every postmatch handshake in tennis goes well

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Townsend through but Ostapenko and tennis in spotlight at US Open

Taylor Townsend progresses at US Open but focus remains on allegations from heated confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025

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Taylor Townsend continues to impress with straight sets win over Mirra Andreeva

The American put the Jelena Ostapenko controversy behind her with a brilliant performance.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

‘It’s bigger than me’: Taylor Townsend topples No 5 Andreeva in US Open shock

Taylor Townsend upset No 5 seed Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2 at the US Open, capping a week in which she became an unexpected star of the tournament

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2025

Ostapenko’s US Open words to Townsend ‘worst to say to Black tennis player’

Naomi Osaka blasts Jelena Ostapenko after alleged comments in a heated exchange with Taylor Townsend at the US Open.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka Weigh in on Taylor Townsend-Jelena Ostapenko Altercation

The heated argument between Townsend and Ostapenko has been the talk of the U.S. Open.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2025

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Racism storm overshadows US Open as Naomi Osaka joins criticism of Ostapenko’s ‘no education’ comment

‘It’s one of the worst things you can say to a black tennis player in a majority white sport,’ Osaka said

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Tennis champion demands simple dignity after drowning in sea of outrage and accusations

Things got really heated after the match ended.

We Got This Covered · Aug 28, 2025

Ostapenko’s Poor Sportsmanship Overshadowed Townsend’s Career Win at U.S. Open

A heated handshake at the net and the ensuing drama took away from one of the bigger singles victories of the doubles expert’s career.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2025

Taylor Townsend Mocked for Saying New York Is 'Outside the US' After Ostapenko Called Her Uneducated

Taylor Townsend clashed with Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open after being called 'uneducated', before joking she had beaten her 'outside the US' in New York.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka Defends Jelena Ostapenko Amid U.S. Open Controversy

Sabalenka said she spoke to Ostapenko after her match Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2025

Taylor Townsend Opened U.S. Open Presser With Perfect Joke About Ostapenko Clash

Perfect one-liner.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2025

Jelena Ostapenko rejects racism claims after fiery exchange with Taylor Townsend

Townsend was asked in her press conference if Jelena Ostapenko’s post-match comments carried racial undertones.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Jalena Ostapenko responds to accusations of racism after allegedly calling Taylor Townsend ‘uneducated’ in heated US Open clash

Some social media users accused Ostapenko of using racist tropes to attack her opponent

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

Quite a racquet as Open rivals exchange verbal volleys

Crunching on-court groundstrokes were followed by vicious verbal volleys on the sidelines as tempers flared at the US Open in New York.

The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2025

Ostapenko and Townsend confront each other after US Open match: ‘She said I had no education’

Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko were involved in a heated exchange at the end of their second-round match on Wednesday

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2025

Townsend Reveals Ostapenko 'No Class' Jibe After US Open Exit

Jelena Ostapenko was involved in a furious on-court confrontation with Taylor Townsend after being dumped out of the US Open by the unseeded American on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend involved in heated on-court exchange

The pair argued on the side of the court after Townsend defeated her Latvian rival.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27, 2025

Taylor Townsend Says Jeļena Ostapenko Took Classless Dig at Her After U.S. Open Match

Townsend shared what her opponent said to her after their contested match.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 21, 2025

U.S. Open 2025 Women’s Seed Report: Picks and Predictions From New York

Świątek will look to ride the momentum from her Wimbledon win, while Aryna Sabalenka searches for her first major title of the year.

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

US Open 2025 mixed doubles: Semi-finals order of play today, pairings and prize money

Tennis’ biggest names will compete in a brand new format at the year’s final Grand Slam

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Seed Report: Aryna Sabalenka Looks for First Major of the Year

After advancing to the final at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, the top seed hopes to finally bring home the hardware.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Daria Saville is last Aussie hope in Paris qualifying

Daria Saville is the last Australian left in the French Open qualifying draw and faces experienced American Taylor Townsend in a bid to make the main draw.

Marie Claire · Apr 15, 2025

Taylor Townsend’s Wellness Routine Is Equal Parts Sage and Sea Moss

The tennis star serves up self-care between sets.

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