Shenzhen, China – the American tennis star Taylor Towsend apologized “from the bottom of my heart” for making derogatory comments about Chinese food.
His original comments on social networks, followed by his apology, occurred before the United States play Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen, China.
Towsend, 29, who occupies the number 1 position of the world in doubles, published videos of local dishes that include bull frogs and turtles and joked that he would need to “talk to human resources” about the quality of food.
She returned to Instagram on Wednesday to apologize after facing a violent online reaction.
“I just wanted to come here and apologize sincerely from the bottom of my heart,” said Towsend, who said he understood how privileged it is as a professional athlete to be able to travel around the world and experience cultural differences.
“[It’s] One of the things I love so much about what I do, and I have had nothing more than the most surprising experience in time here and the tournament, “Towsend said.” Everyone has been very friendly and friendly. And the things I said were not representative of that at all. And I really wanted to apologize. There is no excuse. There are no words. And for me, I will be better. “
The United States is scheduled to play Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
