Taylor Townsend won Wimbledon with Katerina Siniakova (Image: Getty) Taylor Townsend has shed light on the reality of being crowned a Wimbledon champion after winning her first Grand Slam title alongside Katerina Siniakova in doubles. The American revealed that she had to “pee in a cup” for anti-doping hours after her victory. And while most players dream of being invited to the Champions’ Ball - a gala for Wimbledon winners - Townsend admitted that she wanted to “get out”.
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The American-Czech duo teamed up to beat Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in two tiebreak sets in the final, taking home the trophy. Winning a Grand Slam title is the pinnacle of a tennis player’s career. But, as Townsend found out, some of the celebrations weren’t what she expected.
The world No. 7 needed to do an anti-doping test before letting the bubbles flow. “I hadn't drank in so long and I don't drink.
Dining was closed and I had to do anti-doping blood and urine. So they drew blood, I peed in a cup and I'm drinking champagne,” she told WTA Insider . Just in Medvedev threatens to 'take a s***' during Montreal match in unusual incident Stay up-to-date with the latest Tennis news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy “Oh my god, I was looped. I literally made a video, I was like, 0 out of 10.
Don't recommend drinking champagne after playing matches and on an empty stomach. This is terrible.” Townsend then got to attend the Champions’ Ball, a famous tradition for those who win across all categories at The Championships.
Held in a luxury hotel in central London, title victors are invited for dinner while the singles champions get on stage and dance. But it wasn’t up the 28-year-old’s street. She added: “The Champions' Ball was very English, very posh.
Pinkie up, all the things. Which is fine. It was the experience.
When I was in the room getting fitted for the dress and stuff, I was like get me out of here. I don't like stuff like that, that environment. I'm a tomboy.
Give me some sneakers.” Don't miss..
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However, they shared a kiss after their win and told reporters they wouldn’t be revealing their relationship status because they enjoyed watching people guess. But Siniakova will be reunited with Townsend for the US Open, where they will bid to win their second straight Grand Slam title as a team. The Czech player also won the French Open with Coco Gauff while Townsend was sidelined.
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