Dayana Yastremska powered her way into the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2025 with a commanding straight-sets victory over Clara Tauson. The Ukrainian’s aggressive shot-making and mental resilience proved too much for the Danish challenger, who struggled to capitalize on her opportunities.
Tauson had nine break points but failed to convert a single one, while Yastremska held firm under pressure, securing her place in the final for the first time.
Match Breakdown
First Set: A Fast Start (6-1)
Yastremska wasted no time asserting her dominance. She broke early for a 2-0 lead and never relinquished control. Despite some inconsistencies on break points—converting just 2 of 7—the Ukrainian dictated play, punishing Tauson’s second serve.
Tauson had a brief window to break back in the third game, but Yastremska saved all four break points she faced, extinguishing the Dane’s momentum before it could build.
- Total Points: Yastremska 36 – Tauson 27
- Break Points Converted: Yastremska 2/7 | Tauson 0/4
Second Set: Holding Firm (6-4)
Tauson raised her level in the second set, making it a much tighter contest. The pivotal moment came at 3-3, when Yastremska fended off five! break points in a dramatic sixth game before breaking Tauson in the next.
Despite hitting seven double faults in the match, Yastremska found her best tennis when it mattered, serving out the victory in style.
- Total Points: Yastremska 41 – Tauson 35
- Break Points Converted: Yastremska 1/3 | Tauson 0/5
Match Stats
| Category | Yastremska | Tauson |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 7 | 5 |
| 1st Serve % | 51% | 58% |
| 2nd Serve Won | 54% | 24% |
| Break Points Saved | 100% (9/9) | 70% (7/10) |
| Total Points Won | 77 | 62 |
Key Takeaways
- Clutch Serving: Yastremska saved all 9 break points she faced, a testament to her composure.
- Tauson’s Missed Opportunities: The Dane went 0/9 on break points, a costly statistic.
- Second Serve Advantage: Yastremska’s 54% success rate on second serves outclassed Tauson’s 24%, exposing a key weakness in the Dane’s game today.
Linz Final Showdown: Yastremska vs. Alexandrova
With a place in the Linz final secured, Yastremska will now face Ekaterina Alexandrova for the title. The two have met five times before, with Yastremska holding a slight 3-2 head-to-head edge. Their most recent encounter was in 2022 at ‘s-Hertogenbosch, where Alexandrova prevailed in three sets.
What to Watch:
- Can Yastremska maintain her serve under pressure? Her ability to fend off break points against Tauson was crucial.
- Alexandrova’s power game: The Russian’s aggressive baseline play could test Yastremska’s consistency.
- Indoor battle: Both players excel on hard courts, setting up a fascinating final.
A first Linz title is within reach—can Yastremska take the final step?