Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Taylor Townsend Apologizes for Mocking Chinese Food
Tennis player Taylor Townsend made some videos making fun of the food she was eating in China, where she was going to play a tennis tournament.
She posted videos of dishes like frogs and turtles, and said the food wasn't good.
People online in China and elsewhere got upset, saying she was being disrespectful to the culture.
Townsend then apologized and said she was sorry for what she said.
She acknowledged the local kindness and said her words didn't reflect her experience there.
This isn't the first time she's had a public dispute.
Tennis player Taylor Townsend mocked Chinese food on social media.
Townsend posted videos of dishes like bullfrogs and turtles.
The videos sparked anger on Chinese and English social media.
Townsend issued an apology on Instagram for her comments.
This is not the first time Townsend has faced controversy.
- Who
- Taylor Townsend, a US tennis player, and Hailey Baptiste.
- What
- Mocked Chinese food on social media, triggering backlash and an apology.
- When
- Ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
- Where
- Shenzhen, China (Billie Jean King Cup Finals)
- Why
- Townsend made videos mocking dishes, leading to criticism and an apology.
- Event
- Billie Jean King Cup Finals
- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Athlete
- Taylor Townsend
- Sport
- Tennis
- Rank
- World No. 1 (doubles)
- Apology
- Issued on Instagram