Taylor Townsend‘s contribution to tennis is something that is fueled by her family’s unending support. However, did you know that the American tennis player shares a special relationship with her grandmother? While talking about what her grandma is ‘in charge’ of, she recently opened up about the ‘special’ gestures her grandmother has made for her.
The 27-year-old American tennis player is currently playing in the ATX Open. However, this time, she has a special guest to cheer her up from the crowd. Let’s take a look at what Townsend has to say about having her grandma’s presence by her side.
Taylor Townsend’s ‘super special’ bond with her grandmother
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Recently, after winning the first round of the tournament against Fernanda Contreras Gomez, the 27-year-old tennis player introduced everyone to her grandmother, who was present in the audience. Along with that, during an on-court interview just after the victory, Townsend talked about how her grandmother plays a very important role in her life, especially when it comes to connecting her family and tennis.
We love when grandma is in town 🥰#ATXopen | @TaylorTownsend pic.twitter.com/cvgq8lazEX
— ATX Open (@AtxOpen) February 27, 2024
Townsend 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.”
Subsequently, she also highlighted that her grandmother is one of the active admirers of her tennis matches. Despite having such a connection with the sport and being related to the American tennis player, Townsend’s grandma came to watch her play live for the first time after so many years of her creating a name for herself in the tennis arena.
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The presence of her grandmother in the moment of her victory was not only an absolutely amazing moment for the 83-ranked tennis player, but it also brightened her day. However, let’s dive deep into the other connection that the 27-year-old has with tennis and her family.
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Townsend’s sister has a tennis history
Taylor Townsend is not the only tennis player in the family. Her sister Symone also shares a connection to this sporting world, and the two provide support and inspiration to one another and share a great bond.
Not only that, even their mother, Sheila Townsend, had a passion for tennis. During her college days, she was a tennis player who competed in the NCAA Division II Championships. This apparently helped the 27-year-old discover her tennis passion. While her father was never into sports, his continuous support and love shaped Townsend’s career in the best way possible.
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Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Taylor Townsend’s connection with her grandmother? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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