Monday, June 12, 2023

Taylor Townsend

 OK.  I just finished watching the French Open tennis.

It was pretty predictable with Djokovic and Iga winning.  

But the standout for the slam was Taylor Townsend.  She and Leylah Fernandez, her partner, mounted a gritty doubles effort to reach the finals.

And while, they came up short, they gave it their all.

But what was most impressive was the love Taylor showed for Leylah when she got down and burst into tears at the loss.

Taylor consoled her, gave her a pep talk and they accepted their second-place win with class.

But it was Taylor who was strong amid her winning shots.

Taylor Townsend has endured so much crap from the tennis officials and pooh-bats that she would have deserved leaving the sport.

But she prevailed and won my love, admiration and respect.