Taylor Townsend is apologizing for remarks she made expressing shock and disgust over the food at a buffet in China.

The 29-year-old tennis star, who is ranked No. 1 in the world in doubles, is in Shenzhen representing the United States at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup. Her remarks were called culturally insensitive by many, including users of the Chinese social media platform Weibo .

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“I just wanted to come on here and apologize sincerely from the bottom of my heart,” Townsend said in a Sept. 17 video in her Instagram story .

“I understand that I am so privileged as a professional athlete to be able to travel all around the world and experience cultural differences, which is one of the things I love so much a

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