"Taylor Townsend expresses regret over inflammatory comments regarding the treatment of frogs, which were previously associated with her critique of Chinese cuisine."
Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Apologizes for Criticizing Buffet Food at BJK Cup
Tennis player Taylor Townsend, currently ranked 139th in the WTA singles rankings, has issued an apology for her comments about the food served at a pre-final dinner buffet during the BJK Cup in Shenzhen, China.
In a video posted on her Instagram story, Townsend, who is also the world number one in doubles, expressed shock over the food served, specifically mentioning bullfrogs. She stated that the food was poisonous, gives warts and boils, and was cooked with peppers, peppers, and onions, calling it "completely crazy" and giving it a rating of 2 out of 10.
However, in a subsequent apology, Townsend stated that her comments do not reflect the reality of the situation. She went on to say that she loves experiencing different cultures as part of her job as a professional athlete and has had only positive experiences during the tournament.
Townsend's apology does not address her previous comments about the food being poisonous, giving warts and boils, and having a low rating. It also does not mention the specific food items she previously criticized, such as bullfrogs, nor does it mention a written statement she made at the time, which read: "This is the craziest thing I've ever seen... and people eat this."
The BJK Cup Final 8 schedule is not mentioned in the provided text, but it is known that Townsend is part of Lindsay Davenport's selection that will face Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals. The results of the BJK Cup Final 8 are also not mentioned.
The BJK Cup quarterfinals will take place on Thursday at 4 am (French time). The tournament is a prestigious event in the world of tennis, and Townsend's comments and subsequent apology have drawn attention to the food served at the event.
Townsend's apology was filmed in Shenzhen, China, and was shared on her Instagram account. In the video, she expresses regret for her comments and explains that they do not reflect her true feelings about the tournament and the food served at the pre-final dinner.
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