MELBOURNE, Australia — Taylor Townsend will get a chance to build on her U.S. Open run at the first major of 2026, after getting into the Australian Open main draw as a lucky loser. Townsend, who lost in the third round of qualifying to Australia’s Storm Hunter, will replace 2023 Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová, who has withdrawn with ongoing shoulder problems. “I’m really sorry that I had to withdraw from the Australian Open due to ongoing shoulder issues. After everything I’ve been deal
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