Clara Tauson
About
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 21, 2002, Clara Tauson turned professional in 2019 after winning the 2019 Australian Open girls' singles title as the first Danish junior world No. 1. Her breakthrough came in 2021 with WTA titles in Lyon and Luxembourg, entering the top 50. Injuries hampered 2022-2023, but she rebounded in 2025 with the Auckland title—her first since 2021—and a Dubai WTA 1000 final, reaching career-high No. 12 year-end. In 2026, ranked No. 18, she has reached the Australian Open third round but faced setbacks with back inflammation, Miami retirement, and a shoulder injury withdrawal from Madrid.[WTA Official](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/327793/clara-tauson) [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Tauson) [ESPN Rankings](https://www.espn.ph/tennis/rankings/_/type/wta)
Recent form
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In the news
“"I think I like to have two or three shots and then I go for it. Many of the players, they play really fast from the beginning, which is a game I should be used to."”
- Tauson withdraws from Madrid with shoulder injury after back issues
- Clara Tauson pulls out of Madrid Open due to right shoulder injury
- Tauson skips Linz/Stuttgart for back recovery, trains with fitness coach
- Tauson retires in Miami R2 vs Boulter with back injury
- Tauson battles illness to reach Australian Open 3R with boom boom tennis
Playing style
Clara Tauson is a power baseliner who generates easy power from both wings, overpowering opponents with deep, heavy groundstrokes and a reliable first serve aided by her 6-foot height. She favors aggressive play after 2-3 shots, transitioning to net when possible, but struggles in prolonged rallies where opponents exploit her defensive limitations. Her tactical identity combines baseline dominance with selective risk-taking, making her dangerous on fast surfaces like hard courts.[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Tauson) [Tennis.com](https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/clara-tauson-weathers-illness-boom-boom-tennis-to-advance-at-australian-open)
Surface splits
Career surface splits.
Notable rivalries
Career snapshot
| Season | Year-end rank | W–L | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 751 | 0–1 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 6–4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 272 | 20–7 | 3 |
| 2020 | 152 | 28–7 | 2 |
| 2021 | 44 | 42–15 | 5 |
| 2022 | 96 | 26–18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 107 | 40–21 | 1 |
| 2024 | 50 | 38–28 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 36–22 | 1 |
| 2026 | 14 | 0–1 | 0 |
Team and equipment
- Head coach
- Kasper Elsvad
- Fitness
- Michele Ferella
- Height
- 184 cm
- Plays
- Right-handed
- Backhand
- Two-handed
- Racquet
- Babolat Pure Aero
- Apparel
- Nike
Career highlights
- 3 WTA titles: Lyon/Luxembourg 2021, Auckland 2025
- Dubai WTA 1000 final 2025 (l. Andreeva)
- Career-high WTA No.12 year-end 2025
- French Open R16 2024 best Slam result
- Wimbledon R16 2025
- Australian Open 3R 2026
- Top 20 debut 2025
- Chicago WTA 125 title 2021
Where to follow
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