History of Taylor Townsend in Timeline

Taylor Townsend is an American professional tennis player notable for her success in doubles. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in doubles in February 2025 and No. 46 in singles in August 2024. Townsend's major accomplishments include winning the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and the 2025 Australian Open doubles titles, both partnering with Kateřina Siniaková. She has secured seven WTA Tour titles and reached the finals of the 2022 US Open and 2023 French Open in doubles competitions.

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1982: Gretchen Rush ITF Junior Ranking

In 1982, Gretchen Rush was the last American girl to hold the honor of No. 1 ranked junior in the world.

1989: Kim Kessaris Australian Open win

In 1989, Kim Kessaris became only the first American to ever win that title.

1990: Zina Garrison Wimbledon Finalist

In 1990, Zina Garrison was a Wimbledon finalist.

1992: Lindsay Davenport US Open Win

In 1992 Lindsay Davenport won both the singles and doubles titles at a junior Grand Slam event.

April 16, 1996: Taylor Townsend's Birth

On April 16, 1996, Taylor Townsend, an American professional tennis player, was born.

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2009: Introduction of lucky loser format

In 2009 was the introduction of the lucky loser format

October 2010: First Professional Tournament

In October 2010, Taylor Townsend entered her first professional-level tournament and won her first career match at the age of 14.

2011: US Open Debut

In 2011, at 15 years old, Taylor Townsend played in the doubles event at the US Open, reaching the third round, and also defeated world No. 122 in the singles qualifying draw.

2012: Australian Open Junior Champion

In 2012, Taylor Townsend won the Australian Open singles junior tournament and the doubles title at the same event.

2012: Doubles Grand Slam Titles

In 2012, Taylor Townsend won the Wimbledon girls' doubles title with Eugenie Bouchard and the US Open title with Gabrielle Andrews.

2012: USTA US Open Junior Tournament Decision

In 2012, The USTA asked Taylor Townsend to sit out of the 2012 US Open Junior tournament because of her weight and also denied her request for a wild card for the US Open main-draw or the qualifying tournament.

2012: ITF Junior World Champion

In 2012, Townsend was named the ITF's Junior World Champion and won the Australian Open titles in both girls' singles and doubles, as well as the Wimbledon and US Open doubles titles.

2012: Fundraiser Organized for US Open

In 2012, after the USTA decided not to fund Townsend's expenses to compete at the US Open, Murray and XS Tennis organized a fundraiser to cover nearly $1000 of the cost of the trip.

2013: Wimbledon Grand Slam Singles Final

In 2013, Taylor Townsend reached another Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon, losing to Belinda Bencic.

2014: Caroline Wozniacki tournament success

In 2014, Caroline Wozniacki dropped fewer games en route to the quarterfinals at the tournament

2014: Won Two ITF Titles

In 2014, Taylor Townsend broke through on the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour after winning two titles.

2014: Clay Court Classic Win

In April of 2014, Taylor Townsend won both the singles and doubles titles at the Clay Court Classic in Charlottesville.

2015: Recombined Doubles Team

After partnering with Asia Muhammad just once in 2015, the previously successful doubles team recombined to win five ITF doubles titles by the end of April.

2015: Top 100 Singles Debut

In 2015, Taylor Townsend made her top 100 singles debut.

2016: Entered Top 100 in Doubles

In 2016, Taylor Townsend entered the top 100 in doubles after winning eight of ten finals reached on the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour that year.

2017: Won Waco Showdown

In 2017, Taylor Townsend won the Waco Showdown, which was the biggest title of her career, and returned to the top 100.

2018: WTT Female MVP

In 2018, Taylor Townsend earned the WTT Female MVP honor by having the top winning percentage in women's singles and women's doubles for the season.

2019: US Open Victory Against Top 10 Player

At the 2019 US Open, Townsend achieved her first victory against a top-10 player, upsetting world No. 4, Simona Halep, and reached the fourth round for the first time at a major event.

October 14, 2020: Pregnancy Announcement

On October 14, 2020, Taylor Townsend announced via social media that she was pregnant.

2020: US Open Semifinals

At the 2020 US Open, Taylor Townsend reached the semifinals in doubles for the first time in her career at a major, partnering with Asia Muhammad.

March 14, 2021: Birth of Son

On March 14, 2021, Taylor Townsend gave birth to her son, Adyn Aubrey.

2022: Reached US Open Major Final

In 2022, following her return to the sport after maternity leave, Taylor Townsend reached her first major final at the US Open.

February 2023: WTA Tour Titles

In February 2023, Townsend won two titles on the WTA Tour at the Adelaide International, partnering with Asia Muhammad and Luisa Stefani and reached a new career-high in doubles in the top 20.

April 2023: Miami Open Final

In April 2023, Taylor Townsend partnering with Leylah Fernandez, reached the final at the Miami Open and moved to a new career high in the doubles rankings of No. 14.

June 2023: New Career Ranking

On June 12, 2023, Taylor Townsend reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 5 in doubles.

2023: Top Five Debut in Doubles

In 2023, Taylor Townsend made her top five debut in the doubles rankings after winning two WTA 500 titles, reaching her first WTA 1000 final, and appearing in her second major final at the French Open.

July 2024: Wimbledon Doubles Title

In July 2024, Taylor Townsend won the Wimbledon Championships doubles title with Kateřina Siniaková and returned to the top 10 in the doubles rankings.

August 2024: Reached Singles Ranking No. 46

In August 2024, Taylor Townsend achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 46 in the world.

August 2024: Career High Singles Ranking

In August 2024, Taylor Townsend reached a new career-high singles ranking of No. 46 after qualifying for the main draw of the Cincinnati Open.

February 2025: Dubai Tennis Championship

In February 2025, At the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships Taylor Townsend partnering Siniakova, won their third title as a team and first at a WTA 1000. As a result Townsend reached a new career-high ranking of World No. 2