Tauson Delivers No‑Nonsense Win Over Grand Slam Champ
Clara Tauson shrugged off the pressure and dismantled American Madison Keys with clinical precision, cruising to a 6‑1, 6‑4 victory in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 event in Montreal. In just 1 hour and 11 minutes, the Danish No. 19 seized control—especially in a blistering first set where Keys never found her rhythm.
Tauson’s Rock-Solid Serve
Although Keys initially resisted, Tauson’s serve remained rock‑solid. After fending off two early break chances to go up 1‑0, she surged ahead unopposed in the opening set. The second set brought stiffer resistance, but a decisive early break and consistent serving saw Tauson close it out, denying Keys any meaningful comeback opportunity.
An Emotional Victory Dedicated to Her Grandfather
Tauson’s composure off the court mirrored her intensity on it. Breaking from tennis talk, she shared a deeply moving tribute: “Two days ago, my grandfather — who meant everything to me — passed away. I wanted to win for him tonight.” Tears mixed with smiles as she acknowledged the weight of her achievement not just for sport, but for family.
Momentum Is Building: On the Cusp of a Career‑Defining Run
At just 22 and with three WTA 250 titles already on her résumé, Tauson is now aiming higher than ever. This marks her first time contesting the semifinals at a WTA 1000 tournament—a level just beneath the Slams. She’ll next face former Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, fresh from defeating Elina Svitolina in the quarters. Osaka, ranked No. 49, sets the stage for another high-stakes matchup.
Thanks to her run in Montreal, Clara Tauson is poised to climb to a career-high ranking of world No. 15.