SaralnamaOn 28 August 2025, Jelena Ostapenko lost to Taylor Townsend in the US Open second round and reacted angrily on court. Ostapenko accused Townsend of being disrespectful for not apologizing after a net ball incident during a crucial moment. She also said Townsend broke a rule by warming up at the net before the match, which Townsend denied, saying she always warms up that way and did not mean to upset anyone. Townsend called Ostapenko's reaction funny and said she did not feel the need to explain herself. Despite the tension, Townsend showed no hard feelings towards Ostapenko after the match. This incident attracted attention for its unusual on-court dispute between the players. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 13:53 IST; source: link)