Tauson's resilience sets stage for showdown with Russian prodigy Andreeva
Clara Tauson displayed remarkable tenacity at the WTA 500 event in Bad Homburg, overcoming a first-set deficit to defeat Poland's Magdalena Frech with a 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 scoreline. The world number 23, Tauson, rallied in her third career grass-court victory to secure a place in the second round. There, she faces a challenging opponent, the third-seeded Mirra Andreeva of Russia, who leads their 2025 head-to-head with three wins. Despite a tight first-set tiebreak loss, Tauson bounced back, breaking Frech's serve in the subsequent sets and closing out the match confidently.
Tauson's comeback against Frech demonstrates her mental fortitude and adaptability on grass – qualities that'll be crucial against Andreeva. Despite trailing in their personal duel, Tauson's resilience and recent performance might just turn the tables this time around.
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