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Tennis champ Taylor Townsend opens up about guilt, love, and chasing dreams as a mom

Taylor Townsend (Image Source: Getty) American tennis player Taylor Townsend recently shared how tough it is to balance her tennis career with being a mom. In a heartfelt talk with Newsweek, she said, "I honestly had a lot of guilt at home when I was with my son because I felt like I had no time. I had to train, I had to do gym, I had to do all these things, and I have someone else watching him, but I'm here. So, how come I'm here, but I still don't feel like I'm spending time with you? So it was like - I - and then I'm home for three days, four days, and they fly by, and I'm, like, oh my God, I'm about to leave again." Her words show the struggle many moms face, making her story inspiring and easy to relate to for people everywhere. Taylor Townsend's tough journey as a mom and player Taylor Townsend won a big tennis title at Wimbledon and became a mom to her son Adyn in March 2021. She says being away from him during tennis tournaments is hard because she misses special moments like his first camp. To keep Adyn's life steady she doesn't take him on her work trips even though it hurts her heart. — Newsweek (@Newsweek) The constant moving and time changes in tennis make it tough to give her son a normal routine. But being a mom gives her strength to play better and she shared her feelings on social media where other players like Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka supported her. Taylor's story shows how she tries to be a great mom while chasing her tennis dreams. She's so honest about these challenges she's a role model for all working moms. Also Read: Petra Kvitova announces retirement after receiving Wimbledon wild card; to conclude career at US Open Winning on the court while facing challenges Since coming back to tennis in April 2022 after having her son Taylor Townsend has done some amazing things. She won the Wimbledon doubles title in 2024 and the Australian Open doubles title in 2025 with her partner Katerina Siniakova. She also made the mixed doubles final at the 2025 French Open with Evan King so she's a good player. But she said her singles have been tough, with some stuff going on in her head that's affecting her play. But her son inspires her to give it her all in every match because she's away from him so much. Townsend's success shows she can be a great mom and a top athlete. Her story encourages other women to keep going after their goals while raising a family, that hard work and love can go hand in hand. In sharing her feelings, Taylor Townsend is speaking to both athletes and moms that it's okay to talk about the tough times. Her guilt and missing her son connect with so many people. As she's playing in big tournaments like Wimbledon, she wants to make her son proud. Townsend's strength in balancing her career and motherhood makes her a special person in sports. Her story is pushing other moms to go for their dreams without giving up. With the support of fans and other players, she's showing that being a mom and a champion is possible. Her journey is proving that love for family and hard work can create a bright future. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.