Clara Tauson is turning heads at the 2025 Canadian Open. The 22-year-old Dane continued her breakout season with a stunning straight-sets win over world No. 2 and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, defeating the six-time Grand Slam winner 7-6, 6-3 in the round of 16. The result marks another milestone in Tauson’s rapid rise — and she’s now into the quarterfinals in Montreal, where she’ll face reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
Clara Tauson Steps Out of Wozniacki’s Shadow with Statement Win Over Swiatek
Currently ranked a career-high No. 19, Tauson has dismissed comparisons to fellow Dane Caroline Wozniacki, a former world No. 1 and Grand Slam winner. “I’ve always separated myself a bit from that,” she told reporters after her win, acknowledging Wozniacki’s legacy in a country where tennis still battles for attention. “We’re two very different playing styles,” she added, making clear she is forging her own path.
Tauson’s 2025 season has been nothing short of impressive. She opened the year with a title in Auckland and reached her first WTA 1000 final in Dubai, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route. At Wimbledon, she stunned Elena Rybakina before falling to Swiatek in the round of 16 — a loss she’s now avenged in Montreal.
Four years ago, Tauson was celebrating her top-100 debut after wins in Lyon and Luxembourg. “Even just getting to the top 100 was a win for me when I was, like, 18 years old,” she recalled. Now, she’s not only chasing titles — she’s taking down champions.
With big-game wins, a mature mindset, and no desire to live in anyone’s shadow, Clara Tauson is emerging as one of the most dangerous names on the WTA Tour.
Tauson vs Swiatek – Match Stats (1h 55m)
| Statistic | Tauson | Swiatek |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.18 | 0.85 |
| Serve Rating | 262 | 238 |
| Aces | 6 | 8 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 5 |
| 1st Serve % | 59% (47/80) | 57% (35/61) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 74% (35/47) | 66% (23/35) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 45% (15/33) | 42% (11/26) |
| Break Points Saved | 78% (7/9) | 40% (2/5) |
| Service Games Won | 82% (9/11) | 70% (7/10) |
| Ace % | 7.5% | 13.1% |
| Double Fault % | 5% | 8.2% |
| Return Rating | 182 | 121 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 34% (12/35) | 26% (12/47) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 58% (15/26) | 55% (18/33) |
| Break Points Won | 60% (3/5) | 22% (2/9) |
| Return Games Won | 30% (3/10) | 18% (2/11) |
| Pressure Points | 71% (10/14) | 29% (4/14) |
| Service Points | 63% (50/80) | 56% (34/61) |
| Return Points | 44% (27/61) | 38% (30/80) |
| Total Points | 55% (77/141) | 45% (64/141) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 9 | 6 |
| Service Games Won | 82% (9/11) | 70% (7/10) |
| Return Games Won | 30% (3/10) | 18% (2/11) |
| Total Games Won | 57% (12/21) | 43% (9/21) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |
| Match Duration | 1h 55m | |