Tennis player Taylor Townsend has apologized for making negative comments about food in China on social media. The 29-year-old athlete posted videos expressing shock at traditional ingredients like turtle, bull frogs, and sea cucumber being served. Her comments sparked a massive backlash on Chinese social media, with many calling her out for cultural insensitivity.
Townsend, the world’s top-ranked doubles player, said she was “privileged” to travel and experience different cultures, but acknowledged that her comments were not representative of those experiences. She apologized for any offense caused and vowed to be more considerate in the future.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/17/sport/tennis-taylor-townsend-chinese-food-apology-intl