Taylor Townsend’s star shined bright at this year’s US Open. She’s the first woman to reach world #1 in doubles after giving birth, but she’s elevated far beyond rankings. After Jeļena Ostapenko called her classless, & uneducated she gave a master class in maturity. Then, after a heart breaking loss she presented with so much grace while giving us a glimpse into her life as a mother. Though not as accomplished as Althea Gibson, or the Williams’ sister @tay_taytownsend’s presence has been important for black women in tennis. @ThePivot 3 man season opener! #ThePivot #TaylorTownsend #USopen #WomensTennis