US Open day eight
Highlights of the eighth day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday (times GMT):
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Tennis star Jelena Ostapenko apologizes on social media for remarks toward Taylor Townsend at US Open
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'Lots of drama' becomes the norm at tense US Open
NEW YORK :Unseasonably mild conditions have done nothing to cool tempers inside the U.S. Open this year, as frustrations boil over and nerves fray on courts across Flushing Meadows.
The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open
NEW YORK: There’s been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during Week 1 of this US Open, whether it’s the necessity of a ” sorry, not sorry ” raised hand after a let cord or the proper way to warm up with an opponent or the legitimacy of an underarm serve. Another part of the game drawing attention — thanks to players’ complaints about each of the above — is the postmatch greeting at the net, which usually involves shaking hands and, sometimes, a hug or kisses on the cheek. It would seem to be a simple act of sportsmanship, but every so often ends up going awry. Not every contest in every sport displays that sort of civility, but it is an entrenched ritual in tennis, from kids starting out to the pros, even if the word “handshake” never appears in the 61-page Grand Slam rule book. “You do it in the juniors.
Ostapenko apologises for 'no education' comments to Townsend
NEW YORK :Jelena Ostapenko apologised for some of the words she used in a tense altercation with American Taylor Townsend at the U.S. Open that led to a backlash, with the Latvian stating on Saturday that English was not her native language.
Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for words used toward Taylor Townsend - ESPN
Jelena Ostapenko apologized on social media Saturday, three days after telling American Taylor Townsend that she had «no class» and «no education» following their second-round match at the US Open.
Fritz, Townsend face difficult tests at US Open, Djokovic battles injuries
The U.S. Open enters its fourth round on Sunday, with American hopes Taylor Fritz and Taylor Townsend facing tough tests as Novak Djokovic battles through injuries to continue his quest for a record 25th slam.
'It's bigger than me' -- Townsend makes big statement in upset of Andreeva - ESPN
American Taylor Townsend made the most of a spot in prime time at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, stunning fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time since 2019.