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Aryna Sabalenka Defends Jelena Ostapenko After Heated US Open Clash

Following Ostapenko’s fiery exchange with Taylor Townsend, Sabalenka offered support. “She’s nice, but sometimes she can lose control,” the world No. 1 said. “She has struggles in life… I was just trying to help her settle down.” Sabalenka added Ostapenko regretted her behavior, noting personal issues can reflect on court and fuel emotional outbursts.