American tennis star Taylor Townsend, once praised for her fight against racism at the US Open, is now facing accusations of racism herself. Competing at the Billie Jean King Cup in China, Townsend mocked Chinese food and referred to locals as “these people” in a social media post — sparking outrage across China. The backlash was so strong that she was forced to issue a public apology. This shocking turnaround has raised a big question: has the victim of racism turned into the offender? Gursshheen Gahllen breaks down the controversy, the reactions, and what this means for Townsend’s future as a global athlete.
