Sabalenka Reaches Sixth Straight US Open Semifinal
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open fourth round for the fifth consecutive year, handling a demanding second set before sealing in straight sets. She will face either Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend, while Sabalenka also noted cannabis-smell disruptions around Louis Armstrong Stadium as a distraction during the day’s play.
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About Taylor Townsend
Taylor Townsend is an American professional tennis player, who specializes in doubles. She is a former WTA world No. 1 in doubles, achieved on July 28, 2025. Townsend has won three major doubles titles, at 2024 Wimbledon, the 2025 Australian Open, and at the 2026 French Open, all three with Kateřina Siniaková. In addition, she has won 16 WTA Tour doubles titles.
Everything about Taylor Townsend →- Occupation
- tennis player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 16, 1996