Taylor Townsend seeks third US Open third-round win against Diana Shnaider
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
American Taylor Townsend reached the third round of the US Open after defeating Taylah Preston in straight sets on Wednesday. Townsend finished the match in 48 minutes with a 6-1, 6-1 scoreline, maintaining a strong start in Flushing Meadows. Having only dropped seven games across two matches so far, she continues her campaign for a third appearance in the tournament's second week. Outside of her singles performance, Townsend remains active in the draw as the top seed in doubles with partner Katerina Siniakova. Her progress in the singles bracket leads to a scheduled match on Friday against No. 15 seed Diana Shnaider. The two players have previously competed on the doubles court but have not yet faced each other in a singles match. This upcoming contest is set to take place on Court 17.
- •Taylor Townsend defeated Taylah Preston 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday.
- •Townsend has lost only seven total games through two rounds.
- •The upcoming third-round match against Diana Shnaider is scheduled for Friday.
- •Townsend is the top seed in the US Open doubles bracket with Katerina Siniakova.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — US Open: Taylor Townsend knocks off No. 15 Diana Shnaider to reach fourth round for second straight year
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — After Straightforward Win, Taylor Townsend Aims For 3rd US Open Second Week
"It’s no secret that American tennis players have a bit more fun when they play at the US Open. But for Taylor Townsend, she’s had fun with outfits, engaged with fans, and she’s only dropped seven games in two matches at this tournament. She’s one win away from a third appearance in the US Open …
"In her Grand Slam career, the U.S. Open has been the only tournament Townsend has reached the fourth round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:10 PMUS Open: Taylor Townsend knocks off No. 15 Diana Shnaider to reach fourth round for second straight year
In her Grand Slam career, the U.S. Open has been the only tournament Townsend has reached the fourth round.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 3:11 PMAfter Straightforward Win, Taylor Townsend Aims For 3rd US Open Second Week
It’s no secret that American tennis players have a bit more fun when they play at the US Open. But for Taylor Townsend, she’s had fun with outfits, engaged with fans, and she’s only dropped seven games in two matches at this tournament. She’s one win away from a third appearance in the US Open …
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