Taylor Townsend’s US Open Breakout Was No Surprise — If You Know Her Story | Spolitics
Jemele Hill
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Before Taylor Townsend became the breakout star of this year’s US Open, she joined Jemele for a powerful, no-filter conversation about the path that brought her here.
Taylor shares what prompted her to begin a tennis career, how she navigated some of the early obstacles in her career, which included being body shamed. Taylor also explains how she juggles motherhood and professional tennis, and the ups and down that come along with financing her tennis career.
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SPOLITICS is where we don’t just stick to sports, but examine the world and all of its complexities through the lens of sports. Each week, this podcast will enthusiastically explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture. In this narrative-style podcast, expect sharp commentary, novel conversations, and compelling guests that will drive nuanced sports conversations that drive culture.
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Taylor Townsend’s US Open Breakout Was No Surprise — If You Know Her Story | Spolitics
Jemele Hill
12,736 views
Before Taylor Townsend became the breakout star of this year’s US Open, she joined Jemele for a powerful, no-filter conversation about the path that brought her here.
Taylor shares what prompted her to begin a tennis career, how she navigated some of the early obstacles in her career, which included being body shamed. Taylor also explains how she juggles motherhood and professional tennis, and the ups and down that come along with financing her tennis career.
__________________________________________________________________________________
SPOLITICS is where we don’t just stick to sports, but examine the world and all of its complexities through the lens of sports. Each week, this podcast will enthusiastically explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture. In this narrative-style podcast, expect sharp commentary, novel conversations, and compelling guests that will drive nuanced sports conversations that drive culture.
SUBSCRIBE ▶︎ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-s...
Listen to the full episode now on
iHeart ▶︎ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-s...
Follow the podcast and Jemele on social media:
IG ▶︎ Instagram: spoliticspod
TT ▶︎ Twitter: spolitics
Jemele IG ▶︎ Instagram: jemelehill
Jemele TW ▶︎ Twitter: jemelehill
Award-winning journalist and culture critic Jemele Hill interviews the most compelling figures in news, pop culture, politics and sports. Expect unbothered and unfiltered conversations.