Taylor Townsend attracted significant attention in New York while competing in mixed doubles, doubles, and singles events.
After an exit in the mixed doubles quarterfinals with Ben Shelton, Townsend shifted her focus to singles, achieving victory over Antonia Ruzic in the first round.
The second round brought controversy as Jelena Ostapenko confronted Townsend at the net, accusing her of lacking ‘respect’ and ‘education’ post-match.
Despite the incident, Townsend advanced to the fourth round, where she was defeated by Barbora Krejcikova in a thrilling three-set match.
In doubles, Townsend reached another Grand Slam final, pairing with Katerina Siniakova, though they ultimately finished as runners-up to Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe.
Taylor Townsend’s Vision for Tennis Etiquette
On ‘The Pivot’ podcast, Townsend expressed her desire to change tennis’s etiquette expectations, stating, “I think first would be the expectation of etiquette. Not sportsmanship, but the freedom to be competitive and expressive.” She emphasized the culture of celebration prevalent in other sports, advocating for a more open-minded approach in tennis.
Focusing on doubles, which she currently ranks first in worldwide, Townsend added, “There is a misconception that doubles is less challenging or less of a sport.” As someone in a prominent position, she aims to promote respect and recognition for the unique skills required in doubles play. With two major titles under her belt, she looks forward to further successes in her tennis career.
Taylor Townsend’s Grand Slam Final Performance
Townsend has participated in seven Grand Slam finals in mixed and women’s doubles, securing two wins and five losses. She aims to enhance her record in future competitions, starting with the Australian Open, scheduled for January 12, 2026.
