Jelena Ostapenko apologises for ‘no education’ comment to Taylor Townsend

The Latvian accused her American opponent of having no education and no class.

Jeļena Ostapenko had been heavily criticised for her actions. Pic: Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP

Jelena Ostapenko has apologised for her incendiary comments towards Taylor Townsend at the US Open.

The Latvian reacted furiously after losing to Townsend in the second round at Flushing Meadows, jabbing her finger repeatedly in the American’s face and accusing her of having “no education” and “no class”.