Clara Tauson is a Danish professional tennis player born on 21 December 2002 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She turned pro in 2019 and has won 3 WTA singles titles on the tour. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 12 on 6 September 2025, and she has earned over $4.4 million in prize money. She reached the fourth round at the French Open (2024) and Wimbledon (2025) in Grand Slams. She has also played in WTA 1000 finals and competed in doubles. Tauson became well known early by winning junior Grand Slam titles and rising quickly in the rankings.
Training Journey and Family Background
From 2019 to 2022, she trained at the tennis academy of Justine Henin in Belgium. This academy is well known for helping young players improve their skills. Tennis also runs in her family. Her uncle, Michael Tauson, was a professional tennis player. Since 2025, her coach has been Kasper Elsvad, who is also her boyfriend. He helps guide her training and supports her career.
Clara Tauson’s Career Stats and Big Matches
Clara Tauson is a Danish tennis player who turned professional in 2019. She has won three WTA singles titles and reached a final at the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships, where she lost to Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 1-6. She reached later rounds in all four Grand Slams, including the 4th round at the French Open (2024) and Wimbledon (2025). Her best wins include top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek at big events like the Canadian Open. Tauson also upset Anett Kontaveit at the Australian Open. Her career record shows many wins against high-ranking opponents and steady results in major tournaments.
Clara Tauson Match Statistics
| Event Name | Win Margin / Loss | Opponent Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships Final | Lost 6-7, 1-6 | Mirra Andreeva |
| 2024 French Open (4th Round) | Reached 4th Round | – |
| 2025 Wimbledon (4th Round) | Reached 4th Round | – |
| Australian Open | Won | Anett Kontaveit |
| Canadian Open | Won | Aryna Sabalenka |
| Canadian Open | Won | Iga Swiatek |
Clara Tauson Controversies and Net-Worth
Clara Tauson was brought up in Copenhagen, Denmark. She started playing tennis at age 6 and left school at 10 to focus fully on the sport. She is managed by her family and is often compared to Caroline Wozniacki. As of 2025, her coach is her boyfriend, Kasper Elsvad. She has earned between US$1.1 million and over US$3 million in career prize money so far.
Clara Tauson at Dubai Championships 2026
On 19 February 2026, Clara Tauson played at the Dubai Tennis Championships. In singles, she reached the quarterfinal but lost to Jaqueline Cristian and Elena Ruse with a score of 3-6, 6-2, 8-10. In doubles, she played with H.C. Chan. They won in the Round of 32 against Darija Jurak and Marie Kempen 7-5, 6-4. They also won the Round of 16 against Ovcharenko and Yashina 6-3, 6-3. One doubles match was cancelled.
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