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Taylor Townsend sorry for videos mocking Chinese cuisine

Tennis star Taylor Townsend apologized over social media on Wednesday for making disparaging comments about Chinese food. Townsend's mea culpa came days after she posted a series of now-deleted videos on Instagram in which she mocked a buffet in China that included bullfrogs and soft-shelled turtles.

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Qinwen Zheng Posts Strong Words Against Taylor Townsend’s Comments on Chinese Cuisine

American doubles specialist Taylor Townsend has found herself in the center of controversy after posting a video mocking Chinese food while attending a buffet during the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China.

Emma Raducanu News / Field Level Media / September 17

Emma Raducanu moves into Korea Open second round

No. 8 seed Emma Raducanu of Great Britain advanced to the second round of the Korea Open with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Romania's Jaqueline Cristian on Wednesday in Seoul.

Andy Murray News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17

'We are running out of space at home' - Andy Murray finds surprising problem with new hobby after accumulating too much artwork

Following retirement from the sport after the 2024 Olympics, Andy Murray has gained a surprising new hobby, collecting artwork. Whilst it seems to be a harmless activity, it has brought up problems in the Murray household.

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Venus Williams News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17

'Nothing is impossible' Venus Williams teases a potential Olympic return in Los Angeles 2028

Venus Williams has not ruled out the possibility of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The 7-time major champion has made a remarkable return to the courts during the recent North American swing, earning singles and doubles wins at 45 years old.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 17

ATP roundup: Juncheng Shang earns first win since surgery

Juncheng Shang began his title defense at China's Chengdu Open on Wednesday with his first win since undergoing foot surgery in March. A year after becoming the first Chinese player to win an ATP Tour title on home soil, Shang saved six of seven break points and held off Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

Elina Svitolina News / BBC Sport / September 17

Svitolina secures 'historical moment' for Ukraine in BJK Cup

Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk secure Ukraine's place in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time with victory over Spain.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / September 17

Aryna Sabalenka WDs from China Open, putting No. 1 ranking in play

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the China Open. The WTA 1000 event is scheduled to start on Sept. 24. Wednesday, on social media, tournament officials announced Sabalenka had withdrawn with what was termed a "minor injury." Sabalenka, from Belarus, has not played since winning the U.S.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Barbora Krejcikova

The remaining round-of-16 matches will be completed on Day 4 in Seoul. Emma Raducanu and Barbora Krejcikova’s battle of the Grand Slam champions promises to be a highlight.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Sorana Cirstea

Iga Swiatek’s first match since the US Open will occur on Day 4 of the WTA event in Seoul. Winning the title in Korea could be crucial to her chances of overtaking Aryna Sabalenka at No.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Aryna Sabalenka Announces Withdrawal from Beijing: What’s Next in Her 2025 Season?

Aryna Sabalenka’s 2025 campaign has taken an unexpected turn with the announcement that she will miss the China Open in Beijing due to an injury she sustained at the US Open.

Billie Jean King News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17

Ukraine make history by dumping Spain out of Billie Jean King Cup to advance to semi-finals

Ukraine made history at the Billie Jean King Cup, defeating five-time champions Spain to advance to the semi-finals for the first time, coming out on top 2-0.

Tennis News / ESPN / September 17

Way-too-early Grand Slam predictions for 2026

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Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / September 17

Taylor Townsend faces massive backlash for mocking Chinese cuisine, apologizes later

Taylor Townsend caused considerable controversy after stunningly insulting Chinese food at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. The Asian swing is among the most important on the WTA Tour, especially the China Open, which starts next week, and the Wuhan Open.