Townsend, Siniakova win US Open to complete career Grand Slam

Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed their team career Grand Slam by winning the US Open women's doubles title on Friday, September 11, 2026. The top-seeded pair defeated the American wild card duo of Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory marked Townsend's fourth major championship and Siniakova's 12th Grand Slam doubles title. It also made Siniakova the first player to complete a career Grand Slam with two different partners, having previously achieved the feat with fellow Czech Barbora Krejcikova. The match began with a significant challenge for Townsend and Siniakova. They lost the first three games and dropped the opening set. Siniakova, serving with the sun in her face while trying to force a tiebreak, double-faulted three times, including on set point. Townsend acknowledged feeling nervous early on, stating she was tight and not moving well. The momentum shifted decisively in the second set. After falling behind 40-30 in the opening game, Townsend and Siniakova reeled off 23 of the next 27 points to win the set 6-0.