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Charleston Open: America’s Taylor Townsend Says It’s Just the Beginning in a Strong Statement Ahead of Victoria Azarenka Clash

Published 04/04/2024, 11:00 AM EDT

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Taylor Townsend‘s dominant presence on the court has ignited the Charleston Open with a stunning exhibition of her skill. Townsend’s confidence is evident as she prepares to take on her next formidable opponent, Victoria Azarenka, after two straight wins. The American has garnered attention from the tennis community due to her exceptional combination of skill and determination, coupled with her resolute confidence. Having expertly defeated her opponents, Townsend’s message to her other WTA players is evident: she is just “getting started”.

She has spent a significant portion of the last ten years ranked in the top 100, thanks to the effective utilization of her potent left-handed strokes. But her recent victories have helped her regain confidence in her play. Let’s discover what she said to her fellow WTA colleagues.

With the latest Charleston Open victory, Taylor Townsend is not even close to done

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At the Credit One Charleston Open on Wednesday night, in front of an electrifying Althea Gibson Club Court, Taylor Townsend secured her seventh career top 20 victory. The Atlanta native, 27, startled world No. 15 Ekaterina Alexandrova with a score of 7-5, 6-2. Before this, in the first round, she won against Sophia Kenin with a score of 6-3,6-3 on Tuesday. After her consecutive victories at the Charleston Open, her confidence has had a boost. This is evident in her recent X post, where she said, “I’m glad you guys were able to witness this, cause it’s just getting started.”

In a sport where mental toughness is just as important as physical ability, Townsend’s sassy demeanor brings an explosive aspect to her play. Townsend’s confidence is unwavering as she gets ready to take on Victoria Azarenka next. Her message before the match serves as a warning to anyone who would dare underestimate her.

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Before her Charleston Open victories, she displayed her exceptional performance at the Miami Open as well. Although she did not make it till the last round, her self-belief was evident throughout her matches.

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Townsend believes she has “everything” that a top player needs

Taylor Townsend has earned a spot in consecutive WTA 1000 competitions. First in Indian Wells, then in the Miami Open, and now at the Charleston Open, she has her goals set for the season. Although she was ousted in the third round of the Miami Open, her confidence did not waver. During a post-match interview at the Miami Open, she opened up about her beliefs on being a top player.

“I know that I have everything I need to be a top player in the world. I believe that wholeheartedly. I’m playing with that belief. I know internally that I have what I need to win,” Townsend stated.

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With her career moving forward, Taylor Townsend is welcoming the challenge with open arms. She is prepared to leave a lasting mark on the Charleston Open and the WTA circuit overall, with her sights set on triumph.

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Ankita Banerjee

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Ankita Banerjee is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She seamlessly blends her keen interest in writing with an ability to analytically comprehend things. During her college days, she contributed numerous articles to the college magazine, showcasing her early passion.
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Arunima Bhanot