Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova captured their first U.S. Open women’s doubles title together on Friday, achieving their career Grand Slam as a team. They secured victory against the wild card duo of Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery in the final.
After a shaky beginning that saw them lose the first three games and the opening set, Townsend and Siniakova found their rhythm. They began playing more aggressively at the net, ultimately dominating the match and winning 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“There were a lot of nerves,” Siniakova admitted. “We were really fighting for this one, so I’m just really proud. We did it.”
The win reaffirmed Townsend’s faith in her performance, particularly after her earlier defeat to top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the singles tournament. The 30-year-old American felt good about her tennis at that moment, especially since she had another shot in the doubles.
This victory marks her fourth major title, adding to her previous wins at Wimbledon in 2024, the Australian Open in 2025, and the French Open earlier this year. For Siniakova, it’s her 12th title, following seven with fellow Czech player Barbora Krejcikova and one with Coco Gauff.
Krueger and Montgomery had a notable run, especially considering they ranked 570th and 610th in doubles. They faced off against the defending champions Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski separately in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
The pair reunited five years after winning the U.S. Open girls’ doubles title and advancing a round in the women’s event in 2021.
“We made great use of that wild card,” Krueger said.
Townsend and Siniakova were seeking redemption after losing to Routliffe and Dabrowski in last year’s final. Townsend dropped to her knees after winning the last point, beaming as she told Siniakova that they finally achieved their goal.
“If flipping the script had a face,” Townsend remarked, “you’d see my face.”
