Taylor Townsend got into quite a spat with opponent Jelena Ostapenko after beating the latter during an August 2025 match. The American tennis player said the Latvian athlete accused her of having “no class” and “no education,” which sparked public interest over Taylor’s background. So, did she go to college, and why would Jelena allegedly insult her with that comment?
During a post-match interview with ESPN, Taylor pointed out that “people get upset when they lose” and that “some people say bad things.” She further alleged that Jelena said to her face, “I have no education and to see what happens when we get outside the U.S., so I’m looking forward to it.”
“I mean, I beat her in Canada, outside the U.S. I beat her in New York [inside] the U.S., so let’s see what else she has to say,” Taylor added.
Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got in a heated interaction after their second round match at the US Open.
Townsend is on to the third round. pic.twitter.com/cOIYzoyfmG
— ESPN (@espn) August 27, 2025
Find out what we know about Taylor’s education background, athletic career and personal life here.
No, Taylor is not married. She has kept her personal life away from the spotlight.
Yes, Taylor is a mother to her son, Adyn Aubrey, whom she welcomed in March 2021.
