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Hsieh Su-wei and Ostapenko advance at US Open amid tension with Chan Hao-ching

Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the US Open women's doubles quarterfinals after defeating the pair of Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint 6-4, 6-4. The match was marked by significant tension and on-court disputes.

During the match, Ostapenko requested a translator, alleging that the opposing team's coach was making provocative and sarcastic comments in Chinese. Following the victory, the atmosphere remained strained as Chan Hao-ching declined to shake hands with Hsieh, opting instead to high-five Ostapenko before leaving the court.

The incident has reignited discussions regarding a long-standing rift between the two Taiwanese players, which reportedly stems from historical disagreements involving the Chinese Taipei Tennis Association. Both players have since addressed the conflict via social media, with Chan accusing Hsieh of being the aggressor and citing previous instances of perceived disrespect.

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Bayern Munich · Bundesliga · Chan Hao-Ching · Fang-Hsin Wu · Hsieh Su-wei · Jelena Ostapenko · Maya Joint · Momoko Tanigawa · US Open · Wu Fang-hsien · Zhang Shuai