The 2025 US Open had a fiery match between Latvian player, Jeļena Ostapenko, and her American opponent, Taylor Townsend. Ostapenko threw fighting words at Townsend after suffering an upset in her match, accusing the match winner of being "disrespectful," "uneducated," and having "no class." Townsend was clearly shocked at her opponent's behavior. Courtside microphones recorded Townsend urging Ostapenko to "take the loss."
Ostapenko is known for her temperament, having received fines in the past for her poor sportsmanship. But this is not the first time, and it certainly won't be the last, when a player has lost their cool on the court. Some of the world's biggest tennis stars, like Serena Williams, Frances Tiafoe, Nick Kyrgios, and other famous players, have been involved in known altercations.
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