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American tennis player Taylor Townsend sparked controversy with remarks on Chinese cuisine during the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen. The incident highlighted the importance of cultural respect in global sports and led to a public apology from Townsend.

Barbora Krejcikova staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Taylor Townsend at the US Open. Her resilience under pressure kept her alive in a thrilling three-set encounter that captivated fans.

Jessica Pegula advanced to the US Open 2025 women's singles quarterfinals with a dominant win over Ann Li. Last year's runner-up, Pegula, took only 54 minutes to win the match 6-1, 6-2 on Centre Court.

Taylor Townsend had so far captured the US Open spotlight for her heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko. On Friday night, she shifted focus to her tennis with first fourth round spot since 2019, beating fifth seed Mirra Andreeva. Even as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka won, Ben Shelton and Jasmine Paolini became two of the biggest casualties on Day 6.

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst.

US Open: Jelena Ostapenko defended herself against accusations of racism after her heated clash with Taylor Townsend, insisting her remarks were about sportsmanship and not race.

Taylor Townsend defeated Jelena Ostapenko at the U.S. Open, leading to a heated exchange after the match. Ostapenko accused Townsend of lacking class, while Townsend dismissed the comments and focused on her victory. Townsend, now in the third round, emphasized letting her racket do the talking, marking a significant milestone in her singles career.