August 29, 2025

US Open, Round Two: Ostapenko race row erupts, Draper out injured, Gauff in tears

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1 hour 8 minutes

George Bellshaw is back off his cruise and relishing dry land - and US Open drama! He joins James Gray to look back at a controversial second round of action.

Jelena Ostapenko is forced to deny allegations of racism after calling Taylor Townsend "not educated" and "no class" after a fractious second-round match

Jack Draper pulls out of the second round with an arm injury (just a week after playing in the mixed doubles exhibition)

Coco Gauff beats Donna Vekic having been sobbing into her towel during the first set - and says it was a vulnerable moment that she was able to "reset" from

Stefanos Tsitsipas warns Daniel Altmaier for hitting a string of underarm serves against him that he will keep trying to hit him - but nevertheless the Greek is out

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August 29, 2025

US Open, Round Two: Ostapenko race row erupts, Draper out injured, Gauff in tears

Listen Later

1 hour 8 minutes

George Bellshaw is back off his cruise and relishing dry land - and US Open drama! He joins James Gray to look back at a controversial second round of action.

Jelena Ostapenko is forced to deny allegations of racism after calling Taylor Townsend "not educated" and "no class" after a fractious second-round match

Jack Draper pulls out of the second round with an arm injury (just a week after playing in the mixed doubles exhibition)

Coco Gauff beats Donna Vekic having been sobbing into her towel during the first set - and says it was a vulnerable moment that she was able to "reset" from

Stefanos Tsitsipas warns Daniel Altmaier for hitting a string of underarm serves against him that he will keep trying to hit him - but nevertheless the Greek is out

PLUS

How are you faring in Fantasy Tennis Unfiltered? Check out the league table here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZeTX3XeWLVICU_sSsf9Z-KOkNsE6ne6BGInPGmfbm1g

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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