Taylor Townsend is ready to own the Cincinnati Open. Where did the sudden boost come from? After an early exit from Canada, Townsend has started her second innings in singles. Not to mention, she looks impressive on the court. While moving one step further in the tournament, Townsend remembers an emotional moment with her father, showing the power of a supportive family.

Townsend enters Cincinnati’s Round of 32 after defeating Caroline Dolehide by 3-6, 6-4, 7(9)-6(7). After the match was over, this American tennis player went into an emotional rollercoaster as her father attended her match. High school Administrator by profession, Townsend’s father, Gary Townsend, has always supported his daughter’s professional dreams. After her victory, she recalled an incident which motivated her for Cincinnati.

“Yeah so I’ll let you guys in on a little thing. I was feeling emotional this morning and last night. It kind of all hit me at once having my family and friends with me. It’s something that doesn’t make me uncomfortable… But I’m not used to it. We’re so used to being on the road by ourselves. It’s really special to be able to look over at my box and have people that I really love and care about.”

Her special message to her father showcases that Townsend is still a daddy’s girl even though she is a mother herself. “I’m so happy you’re here. My dad took off work. He’s like ‘I’m here til the end.’ We’re gonna keep rocking dad. Let’s go,“ she said.

Townsend’s statement echoed her love for family. She was only 12 when her parents divorced, and tennis was her way to deal with this stressful time. Gary always stood by her, and now that she flourishes on the court, he is even more proud of her achievements. Her delight in seeing her family attending her match shows how much she misses them during tournaments.

Not just her father, Townsend’s grandmother is equally thrilled about her success. In February, she introduced her grandmother to the media and revealed an interesting fact.

Taylor Townsend reveals how her grandmother supports her tennis journey

Townsend has a loving family to boast. Not just her father but also her mother, sister, and grandmother actively support her. Townsend introduced her grandmother in February when she attended her first-round match at the ATX Open against Fernanda Contreras Gomez.

After winning that match, Townsend introduced her grandmother to the audience and said, “She’s in charge of our family group text, so she texts everyone in my family, my scores, if I lose or win, usually when I win, so it’s okay. This is her first time watching me play live, it’s super special for me.”  Townsend also mentioned her delight as that was her grandmother’s first visit to her matches.

Townsend channels an absolute family girl vibe with her recent statements. Her emotional words screamed that her father’s presence must have motivated her to achieve this victory. After all, family support can push people to the limits they never imagined. Do you agree with us?