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Seeded players who lost today:
16 - Belinda
17 - Samsonova
25 - Osta
32 - Kessler
16 - Belinda
17 - Samsonova
25 - Osta
32 - Kessler
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another upset (literally) with Jelena Ostapenko, the 25 seed, out in straight sets to american Taylor TOWNSEND.
Did any of you catch the match and after-match?
Following a customary handshake, Jelena walked to and then had a heated conversation to Taylor, claiming she is uneducated and disrespectful. Ostapenko is a bad loser, alright.
Did any of you catch the match and after-match?
Following a customary handshake, Jelena walked to and then had a heated conversation to Taylor, claiming she is uneducated and disrespectful. Ostapenko is a bad loser, alright.
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Priscilla - Queen of the courts 
She upsets the 16 seed Liudmila Samsonova in three sets in style.
Anyone here catch this match? I know i didn't.
She plays American Ann Li in the third round.
She upsets the 16 seed Liudmila Samsonova in three sets in style.
Anyone here catch this match? I know i didn't.
She plays American Ann Li in the third round.
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Ostapenko's side of the exchage:
NEW YORK - Jelena Ostapenko took to the internet immediately after her second-round loss to Taylor Townsend at the US Open (7-5, 6-1), in which Ostapenko accused Townsend of having "no class, no education."
ESPN cameras captured the confrontation that ensued after the match. Ostapenko, of Latvia, approached the net for a customary post-match handshake, and words were immediately exchanged.
Ostapenko, who did not have a post-match press conference, went to Instagram to explain her side of the story.
"Today after the match I told my opponent that she was very disrespectful as she had a net ball in a very deciding moment and didn't say sorry, but her argument was that she doesn't have to say sorry at all," she said.
"There are some rules in tennis which most of the players follow and it was the first time ever that this happened to me on tour. If she plays in her homeland, that doesn't mean she can behave and do what she wants."
Ostapenko’s ire was raised when Townsend opted to begin the pre-match warm up at the net, which while unconventional is not against the rules, despite her assertions.
And Townsend is adamant she has done this before when warming up.
As to the American’s view of Australians Anastasia and Arina Rodionova, Townsend referred to an incident at a low-tier event in Charlottesville in the infancy of her professional career when saying she had endured “run-ins with both of them”.
“I’ve had that incident one time at a challenger many years ago in Charlottesville. Asia Muhammad actually had to take me off the court because I was so upset,” she said.
“The girl that I played was so disrespectful. It was a $50,000 (event). There are no ball kids. There are no ball people. (The) girl was slapping balls to the third and fourth court. I have to go walk and get the balls.
“I ended up winning and said some really nasty things. Again, it was one of the things — I’m just not going to tolerate disrespect. You’re not going to disrespect me in my face.
“I’m a firm believer and I’m the type of person where if you have something to say, you feel some type of way, you say it to my face, and we can talk about it, we can hash it out.”
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NEW YORK - Jelena Ostapenko took to the internet immediately after her second-round loss to Taylor Townsend at the US Open (7-5, 6-1), in which Ostapenko accused Townsend of having "no class, no education."
ESPN cameras captured the confrontation that ensued after the match. Ostapenko, of Latvia, approached the net for a customary post-match handshake, and words were immediately exchanged.
Ostapenko, who did not have a post-match press conference, went to Instagram to explain her side of the story.
"Today after the match I told my opponent that she was very disrespectful as she had a net ball in a very deciding moment and didn't say sorry, but her argument was that she doesn't have to say sorry at all," she said.
"There are some rules in tennis which most of the players follow and it was the first time ever that this happened to me on tour. If she plays in her homeland, that doesn't mean she can behave and do what she wants."
Ostapenko’s ire was raised when Townsend opted to begin the pre-match warm up at the net, which while unconventional is not against the rules, despite her assertions.
And Townsend is adamant she has done this before when warming up.
As to the American’s view of Australians Anastasia and Arina Rodionova, Townsend referred to an incident at a low-tier event in Charlottesville in the infancy of her professional career when saying she had endured “run-ins with both of them”.
“I’ve had that incident one time at a challenger many years ago in Charlottesville. Asia Muhammad actually had to take me off the court because I was so upset,” she said.
“The girl that I played was so disrespectful. It was a $50,000 (event). There are no ball kids. There are no ball people. (The) girl was slapping balls to the third and fourth court. I have to go walk and get the balls.
“I ended up winning and said some really nasty things. Again, it was one of the things — I’m just not going to tolerate disrespect. You’re not going to disrespect me in my face.
“I’m a firm believer and I’m the type of person where if you have something to say, you feel some type of way, you say it to my face, and we can talk about it, we can hash it out.”
‘Wow’: Racism storm erupts, war of words continues after rivals’ fiery post-match US Open stoush
‘Wow’: Racism storm erupts, war of words continues after rivals’ fiery post-match US Open stoush
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am watching an intriguing battle with Ann Li taking on Australia's promising and rising talent, Priscilla Hon.
Li has won the first set by 7-5.
Li has won the first set by 7-5.
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Match is over with Li winning the second, 6-3.
That was really fun match to watch as Priscilla Hon ranked 126 had come through the qualifying and these two women both scored impressive upsets in their third round - Hon defeating #17 seed Samsonova while Li took care of 16th seed Bencic.
That was really fun match to watch as Priscilla Hon ranked 126 had come through the qualifying and these two women both scored impressive upsets in their third round - Hon defeating #17 seed Samsonova while Li took care of 16th seed Bencic.
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Now, getting back to the Ostapenko-Townshend controversy,
a very good online article by Ben Morse.
As it happens, the clash stemmed from the breaking of an unspoken rule of tennis.
After Townsend’s straight-sets victory over Ostapenko, the two players could be heard exchanging heated words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had “no class” and “no education.”
According to Ostapenko, the origin of the argument came from a moment of controversy that is not part of tennis’ codified laws and instead an act of – or lack of, in this case – sportsmanship.
Ostapenko explained on social media later that her ire originated from a moment midway through their second-round match when Townsend did not say “sorry” after being helped by a net cord during a point, with Ostapenko calling her American opponent “disrespectful.”
“There are some rules in tennis which most of the players follow and it was (the) first time ever that this happened to me on tour,” Ostapenko posted. “If she plays in her homeland, it doesn’t mean that she can behave and do whatever she wants.”
Ostapenko (right) accused Townsend (left) of being "disrespectful."
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In tennis, if a player hits a shot which clips the top of the net and the ball trickles over to their opponent’s side of the net – therefore winning the point – it is commonplace for them to raise their hand in a symbol of apology.
They do so in an effort to express to their opponent that they did not intend to hit a shot that hit the net but still helped them win the point – and also acknowledging the bit of luck, or misfortune, involved.
It’s a gesture that is commonplace in the sport but often lacks the sincerity of a real apology and instead is a piece of politeness.
“(It’s the) typical ‘Sorry, not sorry,’” two-time grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova explained in 2020.
“I will put it to you this way. When you go to a store in the United States, and they ask you: ‘How are you?’ – do they care how you are? But you’re still polite and you answer,” the Russian said. “This is the same thing: You’re polite and you put your hand up.”
While players apologize for hitting the net cord most of the time, there are occasions when they don’t and upset their opponents, like Ostapenko.
In the semifinals of the women’s singles draw at Wimbledon this year, Aryna Sabalenka admitted to being “pissed off” when Amanda Anisimova didn’t apologize for hitting the net cord, instead choosing to celebrate the point.
“I was like: ‘You don’t want to say sorry?’ She just wanted, I guess, badly, to win this match,” Sabalenka said. “It’s on her. If she doesn’t feel like saying sorry, like she barely got that point and she didn’t feel like saying sorry for that tricky situation, that’s on her.”
At Wimbledon in 2007, Rafael Nadal criticized Robin Söderling for fist-pumping instead of apologizing for a point won via hitting the net cord.
Soderling’s reply was honest in nature: “Why should I say I’m sorry when it’s the happiest moment of my life?”
a very good online article by Ben Morse.
Why the absence of a common act of tennis sportsmanship led to heated on-court argument at the US Open
The post-match exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open was a terse encounter but probably left many wondering what the big deal was that caused all the tension.As it happens, the clash stemmed from the breaking of an unspoken rule of tennis.
After Townsend’s straight-sets victory over Ostapenko, the two players could be heard exchanging heated words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had “no class” and “no education.”
According to Ostapenko, the origin of the argument came from a moment of controversy that is not part of tennis’ codified laws and instead an act of – or lack of, in this case – sportsmanship.
Ostapenko explained on social media later that her ire originated from a moment midway through their second-round match when Townsend did not say “sorry” after being helped by a net cord during a point, with Ostapenko calling her American opponent “disrespectful.”
“There are some rules in tennis which most of the players follow and it was (the) first time ever that this happened to me on tour,” Ostapenko posted. “If she plays in her homeland, it doesn’t mean that she can behave and do whatever she wants.”
Ostapenko (right) accused Townsend (left) of being "disrespectful."
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
In tennis, if a player hits a shot which clips the top of the net and the ball trickles over to their opponent’s side of the net – therefore winning the point – it is commonplace for them to raise their hand in a symbol of apology.
They do so in an effort to express to their opponent that they did not intend to hit a shot that hit the net but still helped them win the point – and also acknowledging the bit of luck, or misfortune, involved.
It’s a gesture that is commonplace in the sport but often lacks the sincerity of a real apology and instead is a piece of politeness.
“(It’s the) typical ‘Sorry, not sorry,’” two-time grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova explained in 2020.
“I will put it to you this way. When you go to a store in the United States, and they ask you: ‘How are you?’ – do they care how you are? But you’re still polite and you answer,” the Russian said. “This is the same thing: You’re polite and you put your hand up.”
While players apologize for hitting the net cord most of the time, there are occasions when they don’t and upset their opponents, like Ostapenko.
In the semifinals of the women’s singles draw at Wimbledon this year, Aryna Sabalenka admitted to being “pissed off” when Amanda Anisimova didn’t apologize for hitting the net cord, instead choosing to celebrate the point.
“I was like: ‘You don’t want to say sorry?’ She just wanted, I guess, badly, to win this match,” Sabalenka said. “It’s on her. If she doesn’t feel like saying sorry, like she barely got that point and she didn’t feel like saying sorry for that tricky situation, that’s on her.”
At Wimbledon in 2007, Rafael Nadal criticized Robin Söderling for fist-pumping instead of apologizing for a point won via hitting the net cord.
Soderling’s reply was honest in nature: “Why should I say I’m sorry when it’s the happiest moment of my life?”
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Vince Hi!
Yes I watched that match ( in hospital I am out now) I have never been a fan of Osta not the first time she has shown her 'true colors" and has used 4 letter words and has got away with it,
Also she lost in the doubles so Karma has found a way to pay her back.
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Go Taylor indeed, what a great win taking out the No 5th seed 75 62, Andreeva, who has kind of found out playing on the tour full time is not easy by any means, she did have a fall in Montreal, hurt her ankle, then withdrew from Cincy, which was a good decision,
Great result for Taylor, who is also a great doubles player!
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Jaz has had a very disappointing GS results this year, though I knew the match against Marketa would be a difficult one, I hope she can find a suitable coach, though it would not surprise me if Sara Errani coaches her.
Also thank goodness my dear friend AP wasnt online to witness Madison Keys and her 88 UFE, I would have had to ring 911 for AP, Madison back to her ball bashing days, she is better than that, she won the AO this year.
There has been a lot of negative talk regarding Coco and her match against Vekic, poor Coco was in tears and trembling during the match, she also broke down at the on court interview, a lot of talk saying maybe she should have waited till the off season to bring in MacMillion, I disagree, her serve could have got worse, when doing off season work or a training block you can practice your serve, the real test is when playing a match, under pressure is when you will see the rewards of your serve, also remember Coco wont get the results overnight, but it will happen, MacMillion was in her box and giving her great encouragement in her match against Vekic, who by the way had shoulder problems, also I feel Coco's fhand will also improve under MacMillion.
Last and not least Emma Raducanu was given a 'reality check' in her match against a focused Elena Rybakina 61 62, also I wish both Vukov's Elena's coach and Roig's Raducanu's coach would both put a 'sock in their mouths" I am 'Soo Over Their Constant Coaching"
Also thank goodness my dear friend AP wasnt online to witness Madison Keys and her 88 UFE, I would have had to ring 911 for AP, Madison back to her ball bashing days, she is better than that, she won the AO this year.
There has been a lot of negative talk regarding Coco and her match against Vekic, poor Coco was in tears and trembling during the match, she also broke down at the on court interview, a lot of talk saying maybe she should have waited till the off season to bring in MacMillion, I disagree, her serve could have got worse, when doing off season work or a training block you can practice your serve, the real test is when playing a match, under pressure is when you will see the rewards of your serve, also remember Coco wont get the results overnight, but it will happen, MacMillion was in her box and giving her great encouragement in her match against Vekic, who by the way had shoulder problems, also I feel Coco's fhand will also improve under MacMillion.
Last and not least Emma Raducanu was given a 'reality check' in her match against a focused Elena Rybakina 61 62, also I wish both Vukov's Elena's coach and Roig's Raducanu's coach would both put a 'sock in their mouths" I am 'Soo Over Their Constant Coaching"
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Just what Coco Gauff needed a good confident match against Frech, a solid match 63 61 and Coco is into the 2nd week
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