Tauson Ousts Keys and Advances to WTA Canadian Open Semis
QUEBEC, CANADA, AUG 6 – Clara Tauson dedicated her straight-sets win over Madison Keys to her late grandfather and remains unbeaten in sets at the WTA 1000 event, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Danish 16th seed Clara Tauson advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Madison Keys 6-1, 6-4 at the National Bank Open.
- Amid personal grief, Clara Tauson learned of her grandfather Peter’s death on Monday, then played two days later to reach the semifinals.
- Dominating with statistical command, Tauson hit five aces, converted three of six breakpoints, saved all three she faced, and won 59 per cent of points.
- Tauson will face the winner of Naomi Osaka and Elina Svitolina on Wednesday for a spot in the final.
- She remains undefeated in sets, one win from her second WTA 1000 final after losing the first in February at Dubai to Mirra Andreeva.
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Tennis star, 22, in tears in post-match interview after heartbreaking news
TENNIS star Clara Tauson tearfully revealed that her grandfather died this week after securing one of the best results of her career. The Dane, 22, booked her place in the National Bank Open semi-finals by brilliantly beating Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-1 6-4 in Montreal. TENNIS TVClara Tauson tearfully revealed heartbreaking news[/caption] Shutterstock EditorialTauson, 22, was brilliant in defeating Madison Keys[/caption] Tauson had…
Clara Tauson Breaks Down in Tears While Speaking About Grandfather’s Death After Beating Madison Keys at National Bank Open 2025, Says ‘Wanted To Win for Him Today’ (Watch Video) | 🎾 LatestLY
The 22-year-old Danish tennis player revealed that her grandfather tragically passed away two days before the clash against Madison Keys and that she wanted to win the clash for him. Clara Tauson had earlier knocked out Wimbledon 2025 champion Iga Swiatek in the round of 16 at National Bank Open 2025 in Montreal. 🎾 Clara Tauson Breaks Down in Tears While Speaking About Grandfather’s Death After Beating Madison Keys at National Bank Open 2025, …
Tennis player Clara Tauson continues to show great form at the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal, Canada. On Wednesday night, the Dane advanced to the semifinals with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over ...

Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals, dedicates win to late grandfather
MONTREAL — Clara Tauson wore a heavy heart when she took the court Tuesday night. Tauson delivered a composed performance to reach the National Bank Open semifinals, ousting No.
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