Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend triumphed in the US Open doubles final on Friday, overcoming wild cards Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery with a score of 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This victory marked the completion of their career Grand Slam and Siniakova's second Grand Slam title in doubles, having previously won all four majors with Barbora Krejcikova.
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In an emotional post-match reflection, Townsend admitted to feeling nervous in her third US Open final within five years, expressing a deep desire to win at a tournament she has attended since childhood. She credited her partnership with Siniakova over the past two years for helping her manage her nerves. Townsend said, "She helped me to relax and feel like it's OK," highlighting the importance of having experienced support during critical moments.
Despite being favorites, Siniakova and Townsend struggled early in the match, falling behind 4-1 after winning only two points in the first three games. They gradually regained their composure, stringing together 12 consecutive points to level the set before Krueger and Montgomery claimed a surprising first set.
The second set saw Siniakova and Townsend dominate, winning 6-0 and only dropping seven points, leveling the match in just 24 minutes. Their momentum continued into the final set, where a pivotal point came at 1-1 when they converted a break opportunity, maintaining the lead to secure the championship despite saving five break points in the last game.
For Townsend, the victory was particularly significant. Reflecting on her journey, she recalled her childhood dreams of playing at the US Open and the struggles she has faced throughout her career. "This really means everything to me. Not only just to be able to win the US Open, but to be able to complete a career slam. I think I'm the first mother to be able to complete a career slam, which I think is amazing," she stated.