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In a recent Instagram story, American tennis star Taylor Townsend found herself in a sticky situation while staying at her sister’s house. A daunting encounter with a big black bug left her scrambling for a solution. Armed with a vacuum cleaner and her sister’s firm command, Taylor’s brave attempts to tackle the buggy problem resulted in a chaotic and scream-filled experience.

But it’s not all about bugs and screams for Townsend. At Wimbledon, she teamed up with Jamie Murray, and they had an amusing challenge after a little mistake during the match, where she opened up about consequences.

Taylor Townsend’s bug trouble

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Taylor Townsend was at her sister’s house when she spotted a scary-looking bug. Her sister insisted that the bug had to leave right away, and Taylor had to take charge. She grabbed a vacuum cleaner to suck the bug in, but she was scared it might bite her. Even with her fear, she tried her best to remove the bug from the house. “I just walked into the room,” Taylor began, only to be met with her sister’s stern instruction, “Get this sh*t out of my house, get it out.” She shared the entire ordeal on her Instagram Stories.

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Despite Taylor’s attempts to reason that it was a harmless cicada, her sister was having none of it. Determined to deal with the situation, Taylor grabbed a vacuum cleaner and vowed to suck the bug in. But a fear-inducing thought stopped her in her tracks. “But what if it bites?” she asked.

Her sister’s response was succinct, “Get the motherf**ker out of my house.” Townsend’s funny antics aren’t just limited to her social media followers, her recent Wimbledon stint at a mixed doubles round also garnered attention.

Taylor Townsend’s amusing challenge with Jamie Murray

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At Wimbledon, Taylor teamed up with Jamie Murray to play in a mixed doubles match. They faced a tough challenge against their opponents, but they managed to win with two very close tie-breaks. However, during the match, Jamie made a double fault. It didn’t affect the final result, but Taylor thought there should be some consequences. She jokingly said on Twitter that there are “consequences” when your partner makes a mistake.

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In a fun interview afterward, Jamie Murray shared that they decided to do some push-ups as a playful punishment. It was all in good spirits and made everyone smile.

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Taylor Townsend’s recent escapades paint a vivid picture of her life both on and off the court. From her hilarious encounter with a cicada at her sister’s house, where screams and chaos ensued, to the entertaining push-ups challenge with Jamie Murray at Wimbledon, she showcases her sense of humor.

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