Taylor Townsend Draws Sympathy as US Open Run Ends in a Heartbreak: “Absolutely Devastated”

Taylor Townsend has stolen the spotlight this season at the US Open. The 29-year-old American reached an incredible milestone last month at the Cincinnati Open by becoming the World No. 1 WTA after her win at the Citi Open. “I wasn’t searching for anything, I wasn’t looking, trying to find answers,” Townsend said after beating Mirra Andreeva. With a bold “welcome to the show,” many expected the American to bring the heat for a deep tournament run. But her Czech opponent had other plans.

Facing Barbora Krejcikova at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Sunday was no easy task. Townsend crushed the first set 6-1 and pushed hard to extend her lead, flirting with match point eight times in a thrilling home Slam showdown. But in a heart-stopping twist, her dream run ended agonizingly close. Krejčíková fought back fiercely, edging out Townsend 1-6, 7-6(13), 6-4.

Devastated by the loss, Townsend broke down in tears on her bench, unable to hold back after an impressive run. Fans couldn’t help but reach out, with one writing on X, “Absolutely devastated for Taylor Townsend .” And it truly is heartbreaking.

Absolutely devastated for Taylor Townsend

— Brandi (@bran_noraisins) August 31, 2025

Ranked World No. 139, Townsend has been the talk of the tournament. Her Round-2 win over Jelena Ostapenko caused a stir, fueled by drama and controversy. She also toppled No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva to reach the Round of 16. Yet to drop a set all week, Townsend has improved her 2025 record to 19-13.

She was ready to make waves in the singles event. But sadly, that dream wasn’t meant to be this time. Fans are still feeling for the American star.

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