Taylor Townsend is a FAB-U-LOUS tennis player, savvy, cunning and just DAMN GOOD!
I did a deep dive into her background and discovered -- SHOCKINGLY -- that Patrick McEnroe had totally fat shamed her and attempted to derail her career when she was the #1 junior.
This lack of embracing/encouraging/uplifting Taylor really hurt her career. She got no sponsors, no money --nothing but GRIEF from the tennis community.
He hurt her and she suffered.
And so, when she and Caty McNally won their way to the US Open doubles match, I applauded and bowed to her.
She made her statement and they had the nerve to have Patrick McEnroe interview her -- spoiling her moment.
Many years ago, I met Patrick McEnroe when the women's championships were held at Madison Square Garden. We exchanged pleasantries and I remarked that he was a "good commentator."
Now that I know his character is lacking, I rescind that compliment.
Character is important and his treatment toward Taylor forces me to descend into the gutter.
Patrick McEnroe sucks!
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