Taylor Townsend celebrated her Round of 16 berth at the 2025 US Open with an emotional message, dedicating her win to her coach and her son, Adyn Aubrey, who proudly told his teachers about her tournament journey.
Highlights:
- 🎾 Townsend defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2 to reach the Round of 16.
- 👩👦 She recalled a heartwarming moment when her son, Adyn, proudly told his teachers about her US Open journey.
- 🏆 Townsend dedicated the win to her coach & her son.
- 🔥 During the earlier rounds, she was involved in a tense exchange with Jelena Ostapenko.
- 🌟 Townsend will now face Barbora Krejcikova as she looks to extend her impressive US Open campaign.
Taylor Townsend delivered one of her most commanding performances at the 2025 US Open, defeating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2 on August 29 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to the Round of 16.
Following her victory, Townsend delivered an emotional post-match speech, reflecting on her journey with pride. She dedicated the triumph to her coach, acknowledging their hard work together, and to her son, Adyn Aubrey, whom she described as her greatest inspiration.
“This feels incredible. Welcome to the show—that’s all I can say. I’ve put in so much hard work and I want to dedicate this win to my coach; we’ve shared blood, sweat, and tears. I also dedicate it to my son AJ, who proudly told his teachers he’s coming to New York to watch me. That makes this moment even more special,” Townsend said.
Townsend, who last reached the Round of 16 at the US Open in 2019, said stepping into the spotlight on Arthur Ashe Stadium once again was a special experience.
Earlier in the tournament, she overcame Jelena Ostapenko in a fiery second-round clash, which featured a heated exchange between the two players.
Now, with momentum on her side, Townsend is set to face Barbora Krejcikova in the Round of 16, aiming to continue her remarkable run in New York.
