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Grand Slam winner misses out on Australian Open main draw after qualifying loss
The Australian Open main draw is now locked in, bringing the long and demanding qualifying rounds to a close. Few stages in the sport come with as much on the line for players.
Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 7
Taylor Townsend Exposes the Gruesome Scheduling With an Apt 3-Word Response
The outcry has been varied in that some have resorted to rare outbursts to lash out at the WTA calendar. Some have been vocal consistently about the grueling schedule laid out by the organizers, who seemed to be only thinking about the revenue and not the players’ well-being.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 27
'I was shocked two years ago': Iga Swiatek recalls Chinese fans’ kindness amid Townsend and Musetti face backlash
Iga Swiatek, the current World No. 2, opened her China Open campaign with authority, defeating local player Yue Yuan 6-0, 6-3 to secure her spot in the third round.
The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz
Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 25
From boos to withdrawals: Taylor Townsend withdraws from China swing after food controversy fallout
Taylor Townsend decided to withdraw from the WTA 1000 China Open following her participation in the Billie Jean King Cup, which was marred by comments she made against Chinese cuisine—comments many deemed racist—and which caused a negative public reaction when she appeared on the court.
Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 24
Why Did Taylor Townsend Withdraw? China Open Exit & Controversy Explored
A few days ago, Taylor Townsend found herself in quite a twist as she geared up to play the Billie Jean King Cup with Team USA. The drama exploded on social media, forcing the American to apologize on her IG story once again.
Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / September 24
Taylor Townsend withdraws from Chinese events after hugely controversial comments 
Taylor Townsend will not compete at the 2025 China Open in Beijing or the 2025 Wuhan Open, but many are skeptical about her reason for withdrawing. Townsend was part of the U.S.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 22
From BJK Cup heartbreak to ranking slide: Taylor Townsend dethroned as doubles No.1 by Siniakova
Taylor Townsend's difficult week continues after losing the world No. 1 doubles ranking to her partner, Katerina Siniakova. The American lost her top ranking following her participation in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, where the USA lost in the final to Italy, without the opportunity to play the doubles match after a pair of singles defeats.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 18
Taylor Townsend & Jessica Pegula deliver in decisive Billie Jean King Cup doubles match to send USA to semis
An epic Billie Jean King Cup tied between USA and Kazakhstan ended with a last-minute qualification for Team USA in the doubles, thanks to a victory by Taylor Townsend and Jessica Pegula against Elena Rybakina and Yulia Putintseva.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 17
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.
Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 17
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.
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.
Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / September 17
Taylor Townsend’s Buffet Blunder: A Lesson in International Cuisine
Taylor Townsend, the world’s No. 1 women’s doubles player, has had a whirlwind couple of weeks. Fresh off a fiery exchange at the US Open, she’s now found herself in hot water again, this time over some questionable commentary on Chinese cuisine.
Tennis News / The Spun / September 17
Taylor Townsend Issues Apology For Controversial Remarks: 'I Will Be Better'
American tennis star Taylor Townsend has officially apologized for remarks she made about Chinese culture. Townsend, the No. 1 women's doubles player in the world, is in Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 8
'I don’t tolerate disrespect': Taylor Townsend reflects on US Open controversy and career resurgence
“I fell in love with the game again,” Taylor Townsend admitted after a US Open campaign that had fans and analysts buzzing. At 29, she reached the fourth round in singles for only the second time in her career and advanced to the doubles final alongside partner Katerina Siniakova.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 6
Watch: Taylor Townsend sips a 'Honey Deuce' after US Open final loss
Taylor Townsend arrived at the US Open press conference with a "Honey Deuce" cocktail after losing the tournament final, alongside her partner Katerina Siniakova.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 5
Gabriela Dabrowski, Erin Routliffe win U.S. Open women's doubles title
Third-seeded Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe notched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over top-seeded Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova on Friday to win the U.S.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 1
Watch: Taylor Townsend shown walking off Louis Armstrong in tears after squandering eight match points
It was an emotional end to Taylor Townsend's US Open campaign, with the American leaving the court in tears after squandering eight match points against Barbora Krejčíková to book her place in the quarter-finals.
Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 1
American fails to convert on eight match points, crashes out of U.S. Open
World No. 139 Taylor Townsend had eight opportunities to keep her Cinderella Run going, but crashed out of the U.S. Open on Sunday.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 31
Taylor Townsend Falls Short as Barbora Krejcikova Mounts Dramatic Comeback at US Open
Barbora Krejcikova staged a dramatic comeback to deny home favorite Taylor Townsend her first singles Major quarterfinal, winning 1-6 7-6(15) 6-3 in a Round of 16 thriller at the US Open on Sunday.
Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / August 30
Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for her comments to Taylor Townsend
Jelena Ostapenko apologized via Instagram on Saturday for her comments to Taylor Townsend. Ostapenko lost to Townsend in their second-round match at the US Open on Wednesday.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 30
Jelena Ostapenko apologizes for some of her Taylor Townsend comments
Jelena Ostapenko issued an apology Saturday for some of her comments stemming from a tense exchange with Taylor Townsend after she lost to the American in a second-round match at the U.S.
Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 30
Bittersweet day for American tennis at U.S. Open
It was a mixed bag for American tennis at the U.S. Open on Friday.
Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 30
Following Round 2 controversy, Taylor Townsend pulls off major U.S. Open upset
Townsend was able to put aside the distraction and controversy in Round 3, beating fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva to pull off a major upset in the grand slam event.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 28
US Open Day 6 Women’s Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Taylor Townsend
Day 6 at the US Open is set to bring high-quality matchups. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match around the grounds.
Tennis News / Yardbarker / August 29
Jelena Ostapenko responds to racism allegations after post-match confrontation with Taylor Townsend
A heated post-match exchange between former World No. 5 Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend marred an otherwise action-filled fourth day of the U.S. Open.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 27
Taylor Townsend, Jelena Ostapenko engage in heated U.S. Open exchange
American Taylor Townsend engaged in a heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko after her 7-5, 6-1 victory over the Latvian in the second round of the U.S.
Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Taylor Townsend reveals how Jelena Ostapenko insulted her during post-match argument
Taylor Townsend claimed Jelena Ostapenko made insulting comments about her background and education after their heated U.S. Open match on Wednesday.
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