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Jelena Ostapenko's attempts to earn some extra money despite her successful career drew the attention of fellow WTA star Jessica Pegula. As the 2017 French

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

WTA Guadalajara Quarterfinal Predictions Including Magdalena Frech vs Nikola Bartunkova

Three of the four quarterfinal matches at the WTA Guadalajara are set. Jelena Ostapenko’s round of 16 clash with Marina Stakusic will be played earlier on Friday after it was prematurely canceled because of a possible storm.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

WTA Guadalajara Day 4 Predictions Including Magdalena Frech vs Lucrezia Stefanini

Four more quarterfinal spots will be decided on Thursday at the WTA 500 in Guadalajara. Third seed Jelena Ostapenko will face in-form qualifier Marina Stakusic in the same stage of this tournament for a second year in a row.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

WTA Guadalajara Day 3 Predictions Including Jelena Ostapenko vs Marina Stakusic

As expected of a tournament played the week right after the US Open, the Guadalajara tournament this week doesn’t exactly feature a star-studded field, with #22 Elise Mertens the #1 seed here.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / September 9

Naomi Osaka Seemingly Takes Dig at Jelena Ostapenko over Controversial Comment on Taylor Townsend During US Open

The US Open has ended, and Naomi Osaka, after her decent run, took to social media to reflect on her campaign. On her latest Instagram post, Osaka shared photos, and it’s the last photo that’s been making headlines.

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / August 30

Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for her comments to Taylor Townsend

Jelena Ostapenko apologized via Instagram on Saturday for her comments to Taylor Townsend. Ostapenko lost to Townsend in their second-round match at the US Open on Wednesday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 30

Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for some of her Taylor Townsend comments

Jelena Ostapenko issued an apology Saturday for some of her comments stemming from a tense exchange with Taylor Townsend after she lost to the American in a second-round match at the U.S.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 30

'I understand how the words I used could have offended many people': Jelena Ostapenko issues apology for Taylor Townsend storm

Jelena Ostapenko has apologised for her part in the fracas with Taylor Townsend earlier this week which went viral throughout the tennis world accusing Townsend of having 'no education and 'no class'.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / August 30

'It's bigger than me' - Townsend wins again after Ostapenko row

American Taylor Townsend says "it's bigger than me" after moving on from Jelena Ostapenko row to beat fifth seed Mirra Andreeva and reach the US Open last 16.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / August 29

Naomi Osaka Drops the Mic: Why Jelena Ostapenko’s 'No Education' Comment Was Tennis’s Worst Moment

Well, well, well. Just when you thought tennis drama couldn’t get any spicier, Jelena Ostapenko decided to serve up a piping hot controversy at the US Open that’s got everyone talking.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 28

'There’s no space for that in the sport' - Tennis Channel analysts condemn Jelena Ostapenko's ugly comments to Taylor Townsend

There have been several talking points surrounding this year's Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows, with the most recent being the tense moment between Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend after their second round clash on Tuesday.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 28

COLUMN: Jelena Ostapenko crosses the line in New York

Here’s the thing about tennis etiquette: it’s not the Magna Carta. There’s no line in the rulebook requiring you to murmur “sorry” after a net-cord dribbler, and there’s no sportsmanship police writing tickets for warming up near the service line.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 29

Ostapenko responds to racism allegations after confrontation

Jelena Ostapenko responds to racism allegations after post-match confrontation with Taylor Townsend

A heated post-match exchange between former World No. 5 Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend marred an otherwise action-filled fourth day of the U.S. Open.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 27

Taylor Townsend, Jelena Ostapenko engage in heated U.S. Open exchange

American Taylor Townsend engaged in a heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko after her 7-5, 6-1 victory over the Latvian in the second round of the U.S.

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Townsend reveals how Ostapenko insulted her during argument

Taylor Townsend reveals how Jelena Ostapenko insulted her during post-match argument

Taylor Townsend claimed Jelena Ostapenko made insulting comments about her background and education after their heated U.S. Open match on Wednesday.

Ostapenko responds to racism allegations after post-match confrontation with Townsend

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 19

'Don't underestimate me': Former champ Jelena Ostapenko warns Roland Garros rivals

Jelena Ostapenko is preparing to compete at Roland Garros again, with her sights set on a great performance. The Latvian is not intimidated by the challenge and is confident in what she can do, standing out as a former champion of the tournament.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 9

'But we’ll see': Jelena Ostapenko's dream vacation this year in danger because of one reason

Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko is reportedly not looking forward to her favourite vacation. The 27-year-old is famous for celebrating her birthday in a unique manner every year where she spend it in a unique way.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 5

'It's not so much fun anymore': Jelena Ostapenko not a big fan of electronic line calling

Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko believes that that the electronic line calling has made the sport less of a fun. Technology is getting better in every sport and many governing bodies are inclined towards using the technology to ensure there are fewer errors and controversial calls.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 13

Three upsets on Day 1 of 2025 Australian Open

The first tennis major of the year, the 2025 Australian Open, kicked off Monday in Melbourne, Australia.

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024

Three biggest upsets on Day 2 of U.S. Open

Day 2 of the 2024 U.S. Open saw top-ranked players like Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula coast into the second round with comfortable first-round wins. However, the action-packed day of tennis was not devoid of a few significant upsets.

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Tennis News / Action Network / July 7, 2024