'Focus On Self Love'-Taylor Townsend Explains How She Is Prioritizing Mental Health

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Vivek Devane | Last updated Apr 19, 2025 10:07 AM ET

Taylor Townsend, the highest ranked American doubles player on the tour, recently hit a career-best doubles ranking as World No. 2, after winning with partner Katerina Siniaková during the Dubai Tennis Championships. Winning titles is part of their rich background, which includes capturing the Australian Open crown earlier in the year.

Aside from her accomplishments on the court, Townsend has been open about her personal life, highlighting the need for mental well-being and self-care. In a recent interview, she spoke about how she has inculcated a solid approach to remain grounded.

"My mental health priority is self-love, really. In this downtime, I've really been trying to invest in myself—figuring out what that looks like and what that means." She explained the difficulty of a hectic tennis schedule, stating, "I'm so busy, and there are so many distractions, so I don't do things just for me a lot of the time. I've been trying to focus on self-love, even if that's doing nothing—just being nice to myself."

She also went on to add- "And when I do things, I want them to be things I actually enjoy and that bring me joy. Not just running around doing stuff because I have to, but being more intentional about it."

Townsend's collaboration with her partner Siniaková has been tremendously successful, and their recent wins have cemented their position as a dominant force to be reckoned with in women's doubles tennis. Their chemistry on the court is apparent, and their consistent success has taken both athletes to new levels in their careers.

As Townsend continues to juggle professional aspirations with family and personal development, her life is an inspiration to all. Her focus on self-love and intentional focus on mental health speaks beyond the busy and tough grind of the tennis world, providing a strong message regarding the value of mental health, not just for tennis players but for everyone who is invested in achieving success.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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