US Open . Women’s Singles
Taylor Townsend has found herself in the spotlight at the US Open, though not for reasons she would have chosen. The American revealed that Jelena Ostapenko told her she had “no class” and “no education” during a heated post-match exchange following their second-round encounter on Wednesday.
Despite the off-court drama, Townsend received strong support from the crowd in her doubles match on Thursday, and she carried that energy into Friday night. Under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, she stunned fifth seed Mirra Andreeva with a commanding 7-5, 6-2 victory, showcasing both composure and aggressive shot-making.
Over the past five years, American women’s tennis has seen a surge of promising young players making their mark on the biggest stages. Coco Gauff, who captured the US Open title in 2023, has been at the forefront of this new wave, while players like Amanda Anisimova, Alycia Parks, and Madison Keys (still only 29 and a former finalist in New York) have kept the U.S. firmly in contention at major events. Townsend’s resurgence adds to this depth, highlighting a generational shift where rising stars continue to push American tennis forward.