WATCH: Taylor Townsend, Jelena Ostapenko get into post-match spat at US Open

In a post-match incident at the US Open, American tennis player Taylor Townsend and Latvian player Jelena Ostapenko were involved in a heated exchange. Townsend alleged that Ostapenko made comments about Townsend having "no class" and "no education" after their match. The confrontation occurred in the players' area following their second-round encounter, which Ostapenko won in three sets. Townsend expressed her disappointment with Ostapenko's remarks, stating that they were unnecessary and disrespectful. The incident has sparked discussion about sportsmanship and conduct in professional tennis. While details of the exchange are limited, the exchange highlights the intense competitive nature of the sport and the potential for tensions to arise between players, even after the match has concluded. Neither player has made any further public comments about the incident, and the tennis governing body has not issued any official statement or disciplinary action regarding the matter.