After defeating Jeļena Ostapenko and Mirra Andreeva, Taylor Townsend looked destined for a U.S. Open final. But in the round of 16, she ran into Barbora Krejčíková. The Czech star pulled off the unthinkable, saving eight match points to snatch victory and end Townsend’s dream run. In the midst of heartbreak, one constant has kept her grounded, her son.

After the defeat, an emotional Townsend left Louis Armstrong Stadium, tears flowing as the packed crowd gave her a roaring ovation. Her four-year-old son Adyn Aubrey Johnson, was also cheering from the stands.

At the press conference, everyone commended her performance and asked about her son, to which she explained that even in defeat, his presence calmed her and put a smile on her face. ” It was over 3 hours, and he sat there, and when

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