‘This is my moment’: Taylor Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph

The 30-year-old once denied USTA funding returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to complete her career doubles grand slam alongside Kateřina Siniaková

‘This is my moment’: Taylor Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph

TL;DR

  • Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková won the US Open women's doubles final.
  • Townsend overcame past struggles, including body shaming and denied USTA funding.
  • This victory marks Townsend's first career US Open doubles title and second Grand Slam doubles title.
  • The win is seen as a full-circle moment for Townsend, who had early junior success at the US Open.
  • Townsend highlighted the success of Black American players at the US Open, expressing pride and inspiration.