Taylor Townsend has been nothing short of remarkable in the opening stretch of the 2025 season, showing her grit and versatility on the court, particularly in doubles.
But while her form had tennis fans buzzing, a recent post from the American star suggests that all might not be well behind the scenes.
In a concerning Instagram Story shared just hours ago, Townsend revealed she’s battling what appears to be a serious reaction to Atlanta’s spring pollen-a health scare that’s left her feeling depleted and overwhelmed.
And though her video had a touch of humor, the message was loud and clear: she’s struggling and calling for help.
The 28-year-old tennis ace has always been candid with her fans, even when things get tough. Last December, she opened up about playing through illness, joking at the time: “Finally played tennis after being sick! I died but she is happy,” referencing her young son, Adyn.
From doubles dominance to battling Atlanta’s harsh spring
Townsend began 2025 with a fire that quickly caught the attention of the tennis world. She and partner Katerina Siniaková stormed through the Australian Open to clinch her second Grand Slam title in doubles. They followed that up with a powerful win at the Dubai Open.
Her strong play continued into Indian Wells, where, despite an early singles exit in the qualifiers, she made a solid run to the semifinals in doubles.
That momentum carried into the Miami Open, where she again reached the doubles semifinals and advanced to the Round of 32 in singles. Yet shortly after the Miami campaign ended, Townsend’s updates took a worrying turn.
In a now widely circulated Instagram Story, she posted a video of herself lying on a bed, visibly drained and exhausted.
“This is me reaching out, somebody please come and take care of me because I am totally convinced that Atlanta is trying to F***ing kill me with like ridiculous level of pollen that just don’t exist anywhere else on this world. So this is just a cry for help, I am struggling,” Townsend said in the video, adding three red flag emojis for emphasis.
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