Taylor Townsend’s fourth-round clash at the U.S. Open against Barbora Krejcikova was a marathon filled with drama and missed chances. Townsend came agonizingly close to victory, holding eight match points before Krejcikova mounted a comeback to win 1-6, 7-6(13), 6-3. The match lasted over three hours and left Townsend physically and emotionally drained. Despite the loss, her spirit remained unbroken, thanks in part to the support of her four-year-old son, A.J.

A.J.’s lighthearted encouragement

After the match, Townsend shared a heartwarming story about her son’s reaction. While she was recovering in the cooldown area, A.J. approached her with boundless energy and optimism. “He was like, ‘Hey Mom, let’s work out together.’ I’m like, Sir, I just played three hours. I don’t want to work out,” she said, laughing through the exhaustion. His innocent enthusiasm brought levity to a difficult moment, reminding her of the joy and perspective children naturally carry.

Embracing a winning mindset beyond the scoreboard

Townsend also recalled another exchange that struck a deeper chord. “He’s like, ‘Good job, Mom.’ I was like, ‘Thanks. A.J., I lost.’ He was like, ‘It’s okay.’ I was, like, that’s the attitude. So I’m trying to embody that.” In those few words, A.J. offered a powerful reminder that success isn’t always measured by wins and losses. Townsend, moved by his outlook, expressed her desire to adopt that same resilience and positivity in her own journey.

A mother’s motivation to keep going

Balancing motherhood and professional tennis is no easy feat, but Townsend continues to show that both roles fuel her drive. Her son’s presence at the match, his unwavering support, and his joyful spirit have become a source of strength. Though her singles run ended in disappointment, Townsend remains in contention in doubles and carries forward with renewed motivation. Her story is one of perseverance, love, and the kind of perspective only a child can offer.

Krejcikova at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now ranked no.62, Krejcikova has achieved a composed 12-6 match record in 2025. Krejcikova is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where she defeated the world no.23 Victoria Mboko 6-3 6-2

, the world no.94 Moyuka Uchijima 6-4 6-2, the world no.11 Emma Navarro 4-6 6-4 6-4 and the world no.139 Taylor Townsend 1-6 7-6(13) 6-3.

Barbora Krejcikova will square off with the world no.4 Jessica Pegula in the quarter. Their actual record is 2-1 for Krejcikova.

Barbora won 8 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)

Taylor Townsend in 2025

Now the world no.139, the American played her last match on the 31^st of August when she surrendered to world no.62 Barbora Krejcikova 1-6 7-6(13) 6-3 in the 4^th round of the U.S. Open (draw).

This season Taylor has a 19-14 win-loss record.

Barbora Krejcikova and Taylor Townsend squared off only 2 times. Their head to head is 2-0 for Krejcikova.