Tennis Star Denies Racism Claim After U.S. Open Meltdown

Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko denied being racist after clashing with her American opponent Taylor Townsend at the U.S. Open Wednesday.

Ostapenko’s rant came after her second-round loss against Townsend after the pair were seen shaking hands.

The heated exchange took place shortly after the pair shook hands after the second match. / Clive Brunskill / Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

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