"She told me I have no class, no education and to see what happens when we get outside the U.S. She added: I beat her in Canada, outside the US, so let's see what else she has to say it's competition, people get upset when they lose, some people say bad things. Taylor Townsend on the argument with Jelena Ostapenko at US Open It's competition people get upset when they lose. Some people say bad things. She told me I have no class & no education & to see what happens when we get outside the U.S. pic.twitter.com/tLgPDOznJY The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 27, 2025"
"Wow how many messages I received that I am a racist, she wrote on Instagram. I was NEVER racist in my life and I respect all nations of people in the world, for me it doesn't matter where you come from."
"I didn't take it in that way, but also that has been a stigma in our community of being not educated, she said. I can't speak on what her intentions were whether it had racial undertones or not, that's something she can speak on. Townsend added she was very proud as a Black woman being out here representing mys"
Jelena Ostapenko lost in straight sets to Taylor Townsend in the second round of the U.S. Open and then launched a courtside tirade targeting Townsend. Ostapenko reportedly told Townsend she had no class and no education and suggested consequences if they met outside the U.S., a moment that went viral. Townsend relayed the remarks and described competitive frustration, noting people say bad things when they lose. Ostapenko posted on Instagram denying any racism and asserting respect for all nations. Townsend said she could not determine intent but noted a stigma about education in her community and expressed pride representing Black women.
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