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Tauson Advances to Canadian Open Semifinals in Tribute to Late Grandfather

The win guarantees her a career-high ranking of at least world No. 17 ahead of the semifinal against former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka

Aug 5, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Ben Shelton (USA, right) shakes hands after defeating Alex De Minaur (AUS) during quarterfinal play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Ben Shelton (USA) plays a shot against Alex De Minaur (AUS) during quarterfinal play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Naomi Osaka (JPN) returns the ball to Elina Svitolina (UKR) in quarterfinal play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Aug 5, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Naomi Osaka (JPN) returns the ball to Elina Svitolina (UKR) in quarterfinal play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Overview

  • With her 6-1, 6-4 quarterfinal win over Madison Keys, Tauson became the second Dane after Caroline Wozniacki to reach the Canadian Open semifinals.
  • She dedicated the victory to her grandfather, who died two days earlier, breaking into tears during her on-court interview.
  • Tauson recorded back-to-back top-10 wins at a WTA 1000 event for the first time in her career with victories over Iga Swiatek and Keys.
  • By securing a spot in the semifinals, she is assured of rising to at least world No. 17 next week, setting a new career-high ranking.
  • The 22-year-old will face former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wednesday’s semifinal for a chance at her first WTA 1000 final.