Clara Tauson played down the inevitable comparisons to Caroline Wozniacki, her country’s only Grand Slam champion, after becoming just the ...
Clara Tauson played down the inevitable comparisons to Caroline Wozniacki, her country’s only Grand Slam champion, after becoming just the second Danish woman to reach round two at a major since 1989 on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old Tauson knocked out US Open semi-finalist Jennifer Brady in a nail-biting three-set clash on her Grand Slam main draw debut, having come through qualifying in Paris.
The former Australian Open junior champion saved two match points before clinching a 6-4, 3-6, 9-7 victory to set up a tie with Danielle Collins for a spot in the last 32.
“It’s an insane feeling. I didn’t expect it going into the match. Jen, she was in the semi-finals at the US Open so I was just grateful to be there and play,” said Tauson.
“It’s a dream come true,” she added. “Winning the match...I don’t have any words yet.
“I’ve never really experienced a match like that because we played long. She had match points, I had match points...I’m really happy.”
Since the retirement of Wozniacki after last year’s Australian Open – a tournament she won in 2018 – Denmark has been left searching for its next tennis champion.
“Of course there’s been a lot of attention on me but I try to focus on myself. I’m just happy...
