Taylor Townsend – WTA #117 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Taylor Townsend - WTA #117 Tennis Player
Taylor Townsend
USA Age: 29 (16-04-1996)
Hand: Left
Highest ranked: 46
WTA
#117
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
20 - 15
57.1% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Taylor Townsend backs the serve up well with 49.2% on second attempts. Sits as number 117 in the WTA. Furthermore, she shows resilience saving 65.3% breakpoints when threatened. Moreover, she delivers when it matters with 60.4% pressure points won serving. However, she scores only 53.1% of second serve return points and wins just 34.8% against rival's first serves. Been out of action for 52 days.

Taylor Townsend - Career History

Taylor Townsend is a professional tennis player from United States, currently ranked world No. 118 on the WTA Tour. She is left-handed. Her career-high ranking is No. 46. She began her professional career in 2010.

The American's 2025 season featured a quarterfinal at Washington. The campaign was limited to 17 matches. Competing on hard: 9-6. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. Townsend controlled serve with just 0.28 double faults per game, excelled under pressure winning 58% of pressure points on serve, and maintained pressure winning 49% on second serve delivery.

Taylor Townsend advanced to a quarterfinal at Toronto during 2024. She reached the top 50 for the first time. Hard results: 13-10. She collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. She fired 0.5 aces per service game, showed resilience saving 59% breakpoints when threatened, and avoided the trouble at just 0.24 double faults per game.

Taylor Townsend posted a 8-7 record on the WTA Tour in 2023. Competing on hard: 6-5. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. She avoided the trouble at just 0.16 double faults per game, held firm saving 62% of breakpoints faced, and stayed composed winning at 63% in pressure situations on serve. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at W60 Templeton CA and W80 Macon GA (Coaching Trial). She also reached the final at Florence 125. At lower-tier events: 15-3. Competing on hard: 11-1. She won 63% serve pressure points, saved 60% of break points, and won 49% return pressure points.

2022 proved to be a breakthrough season for Townsend. She won two titles at W80 Tyler TX and W100 Charleston SC. Season record: 18-4. Across surfaces: clay 9-2, hard 9-2. She converted 58% of break opportunities, won 43% on first serve return, and saved 62% of break points.

The 2020 campaign saw Taylor Townsend finish 1-3 on the WTA Tour. At lower-tier events, she reached the semifinal at Newport Beach. Lower-tier record: 3-2.

Taylor Townsend went 7-8 on the WTA Tour across the 2019 season. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. Townsend rarely gave away free points at second serve with 49% success, minimized errors with only 0.20 double faults per game, and saved as much as 59% of breakpoints faced. She captured one title at W100 Charleston SC. At lower-tier events: 14-5. Results on clay: 9-2. She won 48% on second serve return, won 54% on second serve, and averaged 0.15 double faults per game.

A tough 2018 season for Townsend. She saved as much as 65% of breakpoints faced, maintained pressure winning 48% on second serve delivery, and avoided the trouble at just 0.25 double faults per game. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at Dothan AL $80K and Charleston SC $80K. Additional semifinals at Charlottesville VA $80K and Indian Harbour Beach FL $60K. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 15-5. Competing on clay: 15-2. She won 46% on second serve return, saved 48% of break points, and won 31% on second serve.

The American delivered an impressive 2017 campaign. She won three titles at Waco TX $80K, Sumter SC $25K, and Florence SC $25K. She also reached the final at Naples FL $25K. Additional semifinals at Burnie $60K and Templeton CA $60K. Season record: 29-10. Surface breakdown: clay 6-5, hard 23-5.

Taylor Townsend bounced back impressively in 2016. She captured one title at Charlottesville VA $50K. She also reached finals at Dothan AL $50K and Indian Harbour Beach FL $75K. Record: 22-13. By surface: clay 16-4, hard 6-9.

A tough 2015 season for Townsend. She broke into the top 100. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 2-7.

The American posted a 5-6 record on the WTA Tour in 2014. She broke into the top 200. She saved as much as 61% of breakpoints faced and held steady at 45% on second serves. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at Charlottesville VA 50K and Indian Harbour Beach FL 50K. Lower-tier record: 16-5. Competing on clay: 13-2.

Across 2013, Taylor Townsend went 1-3 on the WTA Tour.

Taylor Townsend developed through Futures tournaments in 2012. She reached two quarterfinals at Phoenix AZ 75K and Florence SC 25K. Record: 5-3.

Taylor Townsend gained ranking points at Futures level in 2011. She reached two semifinals at Carson CA 50K and Atlanta GA 10K. Season record: 8-4.

Taylor Townsend Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Taylor Townsend

What is Taylor Townsend's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Taylor Townsend holds a record of 46-54 (46.0%) on hard, 12-17 (41.4%) on clay, and 2-6 (25.0%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 9-6 (60.0%) on hard, 0-1 on clay, and 0-1 on grass at WTA level.

How many titles has Taylor Townsend won?

Taylor Townsend has won 13 titles at Challenger/ITF level (seven on clay and six on hard).

What is Taylor Townsend's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 6-4 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Taylor Townsend has posted a 20-15 record (57.1% win rate). Her last match was 7 weeks ago.

How many aces does Taylor Townsend serve per match?

Taylor Townsend is currently serving 4.7 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (35 matches), up from a career average of 3.8.

How does Taylor Townsend perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Taylor Townsend is 1-1 against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 2-1. Against Top 50 opponents: 6-5 (54.5%). Against Top 100 opponents: 12-10 (54.5%). Over her career: 3-14 (17.6%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 9-24 (27.3%). Against Top 50 opponents: 26-55 (32.1%). Against Top 100 opponents: 64-80 (44.4%).