I understand that the words I used may have shocked beyond tennis," Ostapenko apologizes and ends the controversy with Townsend
The first week of this US Open was marked by the dispute between Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend in the second round, with the Latvian player criticizing her opponent for a lack of education and class.
A few days after this incident, which drew reactions from many figures in the tennis world, Ostapenko published a new statement on her Instagram account:
"Hello everyone. I wanted to apologize for some things I said during my second-round match. English is not my native language, and I was only referring to the rules of etiquette related to tennis.
But I understand that the words I used may have shocked many people beyond tennis. I appreciate your support. I continue to learn and grow as a person and as a tennis player. Goodbye, New York, and I look forward to returning next year.
As long as Jelena is genuine and honest to herself in offering an apology, it will surely make her a good human being.
Good luck to her