Tauson: "I Haven't Reached My Highest Level Yet"

Fernando Murciego | 6 Aug 2025 | 11.30

Clara Tauson continues to advance in the WTA Montreal. Source: Getty

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Seeing her start the season by closing the top 50 generated two possible currents of opinion, both depending on the same factor: the confidence you had in her. This is how Clara Tauson arrived in 2025, not knowing exactly where she was heading. Seven months later, the question is more than answered, with the Dane on a path of absolute growth and coexistence in the elite. The latest example is this week at the WTA 1000 in Montreal, where she managed to defeat Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys to reach the semifinals. There, she will have to dance with Naomi Osaka, but first, let's hear the impressions of this 22-year-old player.

Victory against Keys

“It's a huge victory, Madison is a tremendous player who was also serving really well, as she showed in the second set. Today it was very important to serve well, so I think I achieved it. Right now, I feel great playing on the court, the other day there was a bit more wind than tonight, so it became a bit more challenging to play. But well, I can say that I feel good in night sessions, I really enjoy them.”

Taking down two consecutive top 10 players

“Well, obviously, this kind of victories gives you much more confidence, but in my case, it's all about being consistent, that's the goal. I try to win matches like any other player, so when I do, everything is great. If I don't win them, I still know that I will gain a lot of experience from them. Tomorrow, I will once again have the opportunity to face another top player. I think in my last two matches, I didn't reach my highest level, but I played in a more consistent way, serving well. If I play better, it will be even more difficult for my opponents, but in tennis, you have to take it day by day, being consistent is important.”

Her grandfather's passing

“He was always a big supporter of me pursuing tennis, I remember he used to train me many times, as well as take me to almost all the practices I had in school. For me, it was an extremely tough news to wake up to, but I believe everything is for the best. He hadn't been feeling well for some time, but yes, this kind of news is always hard. Then I tried to put that aside until the match was over, then I allowed myself a little more time to let go with the emotions. After that, it was 48 hours to refocus on a new match, but now I have the victory in my hands, so I will follow the same path.”

Thoughts on Mboko

“I didn't know her much, we practiced once in Washington last week, although I don't remember exactly when. She's a sweet girl, very young, doing really well. She has a lot of potential and feels very comfortable here at home. I haven't seen many of her matches, but she's in the semifinals, so surely she's been playing phenomenally. I know she's serving very well, I think her backhand is a great weapon, but the most important thing is that she's playing with a lot of confidence, which is reflected in her game.”

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