Taylor Townsend Parents
Meet Shelia Townsend and Gary Townsend; they are the amazing and proud parents of American Tennis player Taylor Townsend.
Shelia Townsend and Gary Townsend celebrated following Taylor (world No. 116) win over Simona Halep in the second round of the 2019 US Open.
Taylor uses the 2022 Yonex Ezone racket; here is a list of the full gear she uses:
| Type | Gear Taylor Uses |
|---|---|
| Racquet | 2022 Yonex Ezone |
| Strings | Luxilon Strings |
| Grip | Yonex Super Grap Grip |
| Overgrip | Yonex Super Grap Overgrip |
| Shoe | K-Swiss Women’s Tennis Shoes |
Taylor’s momma Sheila, 52, formerly known as Sheila Jones was born on March 4, 1967; she graduated from Florida International University in 2019, with a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Shelia holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from GoLeanSixSigma.com.
Shelia and her husband Gary tied the knot in 1991; moreover, together they had two daughters, Symone born on April 20, 1994, and Taylor born on April 16, 1996.
Symone Townsend played tennis at Florida A&M, and well you all know Taylor’s amazing story.
Furthermore, Shelia and Gary are no longer married but they remained good friends. Shelia resides in Florida, while Gary lives in Atlanta, GA.
Mr. Townsend, born on June 18, 1967, is a devoted and caring father to his two girls; he also is the hardworking principal at Charles Drew High School, the school where her daughters once were students at.
