NEW YORK (Reuters) – In a dramatic finale at the U.S. Open women’s doubles, top seeds Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic and American Taylor Townsend completed a career Grand Slam. The pair overcame a 5‑7 first‑set loss to beat wildcard duo Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 6‑0, 6‑2, capturing the championship on Friday.
Turning the tide in the second set
After a sluggish start, Siniakova and Townsend found their rhythm early in the second set. Though they fell behind 40‑30 in the opening game, they surged to win 23 of the next 27 points, forcing a decisive third set. Their momentum continued as they secured an early break, with Siniakova holding serve at love to move the score to 3‑1.
Townsend’s decisive service games
Townsend then delivered a four‑point service game of her own, pushing the lead to 4‑2. The top‑seeded team maintained pressure, stringing together 13 straight points to reach 4‑4. A brief lapse saw Siniakova double‑fault three times, including on a set point, but the pair quickly recovered and closed out the match.
Historic achievement
The victory marks Siniakova’s 12th Grand Slam doubles title and makes her the first player to achieve a career Grand Slam with two different partners. She previously completed the feat with fellow Czech Barbora Krejčíková. Together with Townsend, Siniakova has already won the Wimbledon title in 2024, the Australian Open in 2025, and the French Open earlier this year.
Implications for the season
Townsend’s triumph adds a major milestone to her career and underscores the growing depth of American women’s tennis. The win also highlights the effectiveness of cross‑national partnerships in the sport, as Siniakova’s experience combined with Townsend’s powerful baseline play proved decisive.
Krueger and Montgomery, both rising American talents, showed promise despite the loss, suggesting they will remain competitive forces on the tour. Their performance in reaching the final as wildcards reflects the increasing opportunities for young players to break through at the highest level.
Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; editing by Pritha Sarkar.
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