U.S. Open recap Day 6: Taylor Townsend backs up 2025 run after challenging 12 months

On Day 6 of the 2026 U.S. Open, Taylor Townsend continued her strong run at the tournament, advancing despite what the article describes as a challenging 12-month period. Townsend, who was a notable performer at the previous year's U.S. Open, marked a milestone at this year's edition while breaking new ground in her resurgent 2025-2026 campaign. The day also featured a mixed performance for American players overall, with both positive results and unusual developments on the night session.