‘It’s bigger than me’: Taylor Townsend topples No 5 Andreeva in US Open shock
Taylor Townsend, the American tennis player ranked outside the top 100 in singles but world No 1 in doubles, has pulled off a stunning upset at the US Open. Townsend defeated the fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, to reach the last 16 of the tournament for the first time since 2019. This victory marks Townsend's third career win over a top-10 opponent, having previously defeated Simona Halep at the US Open in 2019 and Jessica Pegula in Rome last year. The match was played under the lights on Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Townsend steadying her nerves after a shaky start and then taking complete control of the match, winning the last six games to seal the victory in just 76 minutes. This performance has cemented Townsend's status as one of the rising talents in American women's tennis.
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