“It’s been an amazing couple of weeks and it means a lot to get across the finishing line,” were the proud words from Taylor Townsend after she proved wonders at Wimbledon. The WTA star from Chicago has been spending some quality time with her family lately. However, despite keeping her loved ones close, she has managed to strike balance between personal and professional commitments. While the 2024 season turned out to be quite amazing for her, former pro Tracy Austin couldn’t stop herself from giving a massive shoutout to her.

Tracy Austin couldn’t help but applaud Taylor Townsend’s remarkable 2024 season in a refreshing verdict. The former pro described it as a breakthrough in every sense. “This has really been a breakthrough year for her, and it must give her so much confidence knowing that she can do this. She can do these singles and doubles success simultaneously, and now bring it into the next season,” Austin said in her appearance at the Tennis Channel Live Podcast. She applauded Townsend’s ability to balance both formats without compromising her level of play.

“It’s so wonderful. As an American, we watched Taylor be the number one Junior in the world, and we saw all her assets and her ability to finish points,” she added. Austin’s admiration for Townsend’s ability to excel in both singles and doubles was clear, as she also recalled the commendable journey the player had throughout the season. She shared an emotional moment from Wimbledon, saying, “The Wimbledon title made me cry. We were all at Wimbledon, and just to see her win a major there… the flood of emotions, it’s been wonderful.”

Townsend’s 2024 season was nothing short of amazing as it was crowned by her first-ever Grand Slam doubles title at Wimbledon. She partnered up with Katerina Siniakova and fought through a series of tough matches which also included wins against some of the top-seeded teams. Townsend had runner-up finishes at the 2022 US Open and 2023 Roland Garros in doubles, and then her Wimbledon victory was a well-deserved and long-awaited achievement.

But her success wasn’t just limited to doubles. Townsend also depicted a notable rise in singles. Specifically at the Miami Open, she reached the third round after a dominant performance over Elise Mertens. She continued to extend her lead at the National Bank Open in Toronto, where she advanced to the quarterfinals as a lucky loser. Defeating top-ranked players like Jelena Ostapenko along the way, her run in Toronto left a lasting impression. Tracy Austin, who called her matches during the tournament, gushed over her rise, saying, “She had to drive overnight and play a match that was insane and still quality. And one got to the third round there.” Besides the rise at Wimbledon, Townsend’s amazing lead at the US Open gave her the confidence to shut down haters.

Taylor Townsend’s special message to haters would amaze you

Taylor Townsend and Donald Young gave an outstanding performance in the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the US Open. The duo secured a hard-fought 6-7(3), 6-3, [10-8] win against Anna Danilina and Harri Heliovaara. They entered the tournament as wildcard entrants and still showcased their amazing teamwork and skill as they battled through a challenging match in front of the home crowd. Townsend and Young had already made their mark by defeating Asia Muhammad/Andres Molteni and Nadiia Kichenok/Hugo Nys in the earlier rounds. This made it clear that they were almost unbeatable even against tough rivals.

However, the intensity of the quarterfinal match wasn’t just on the court. A group of fans in the stands openly booed Townsend and Young, but the American star had a bold message for her detractors. Townsend took the mic during her post-match interview and addressed the hecklers directly, saying, “Shout out to the haters in that corner over there, they’re gone. Where are you? I don’t hear you anymore.”

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