Taylor Townsend is once again at the center of controversy, this time for remarks about Chinese cuisine while competing at the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. The American doubles world No. 1 shared her disgust at several local dishes on Instagram, sparking accusations of disrespect and cultural insensitivity. The backlash has led many fans to recall her heated US Open argument with Jelena Ostapenko—where the Latvian accused her of having “no class”—and some are now suggesting Ostapenko may have had a point.
Just two and a half weeks ago, Townsend and Ostapenko clashed in a tense second-round match in New York.