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Taylor Townsend opened up about the challenges of being a single mother. The American WTA star juggles eating healthy, going to the gym twice, fitting in practice, and raising her son, all within a single day.
Townsend’s son, Adyn Aubrey Johnson, often called “AJ,” was born in March 2021. The 29-year-old doubles specialist has often spoken about the emotional challenge of leaving her son behind while traveling to compete at the highest level of tennis.
In a recent Instagram Story, Townsend shared how she almost cried due to the difficulties she faced on that day as a single mother. Her son's caretaker was not available, but her best friend saved the day. She spoke about it while she was in a cab traveling to her gym.
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"I keep forgetting how hard this is. Like, I'm Ubering because AJ's caretaker is out. Thank goodness that my best friend is here. She took him to school while I go to the gym, then I have to fit everything in. Go to the gym, going home and get my food, then go to practice, then go back to the gym for my cardio session, and then be done with that so I can leave, go pick him up, have swim class today to then come home... I almost cried this morning.. But Imma push through," Taylor Townsend said.
She captioned the Story:
"Almost dropped a tear today but we keep it pushing"
Townsend finished 2025 ranked World No. 2 in doubles with four titles to her name. She often pairs up with Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova.
Taylor Townsend revealed how her son Adyn helped her recover from US Open loss
Taylor Townsend had her young son by her side for comfort after a tough defeat at the 2025 US Open. Speaking at her post-match press conference on Sunday, August 31, the 29-year-old reflected on her quarterfinal loss to Barbora Krejcikova and shared how her son, Adyn Aubrey Johnson, helped lift her spirits afterward.
Townsend revealed that her four-year-old stayed in the stands for the entire match, which lasted over three hours.
"I told A.J., 'Wow, you stayed there the whole time. It was over three hours and he sat there,... When I was talking to my coach when she was on the bathroom break, he was like, 'If you need anything, I got you, just ask me.' I'm like, 'Okay,'" Taylor Townsend said.
After the match, Townsend added that Adyn continued to bring his positive energy into the recovery area, where he suggested they work out together. At the 2025 US Open, Townsend and Katerina Siniakova lost to Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in the final.
