Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend prepare for U.S. Open doubles final

Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend head into the U.S. Open women's doubles final on Friday against Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger. Siniaková and Townsend, who have played together since the spring of 2024, hold an 80-16 record as a pair. A victory in the final would grant Townsend a career Grand Slam, while Siniaková would become the ninth woman to complete a career Grand Slam with multiple partners. Siniaková, the world No. 1 in doubles, continues to compete in singles as well, maintaining a top-50 ranking since 2023. The duo previously reached the final of the 2025 U.S. Open and won two Grand Slam titles during their partnership. The final marks an opportunity for both athletes to reach personal milestones at the home Grand Slam event for Townsend.

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