Romanias Sorana Cirstea was not match for Denmarks for Denmarks Clara Tauson in the WTA-500 tournament in Linz as Tauson booked her ticket to the quarterfinals of the tournament where she is set to face the winner between Anna Blinkova and Elina Svitolina.
Clara Tauson advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 tournament in Linz, Austria on Wednesday.
The Dane, who is number 39 in the world and seeded as number eight in the tournament won relatively comfortably against Cirstea who is ranked 70 in the world.
The 34-year-old Romanian was broken twice in the first set, and Tauson took a 5-1 lead. Cirstea saved a set point and reduced to 2-5, and the Romanian fought hard to get back into the match.
Tauson then wasted three more set points but remained calm and took the first set when she converted her fifth set point.
In the second set, Tauson continued her bright rhythm and broke her opponent cleanly in the first game.
Even under pressure, Tauson was able to turn baseline duels to his advantage. She didn´t serve as well in the second set but still managed to to take a 4-2 lead before Cirstea broke back.
However, it was just a short flourishing for Cirstea as the tide again immediately swung in the favour of Tauson when she broke Cirsteas game to 5-4 and following held her own serve to win the match.
In a dominating display of skill and determination, Clara Tauson proved to be too much for Sorana Cirstea as she secured her spot in the quarterfinals of the Linz Open. The young Danish player showcased her talent and composure, outclassing her opponent in straight sets.
Tauson’s powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes kept Cirstea on the defensive throughout the match, leaving the Romanian struggling to find her rhythm. Despite her best efforts, Cirstea was unable to match Tauson’s relentless pressure and precision on the court.
With this impressive victory, Tauson continues to make a name for herself on the WTA tour and is certainly a player to watch in the upcoming matches. Her exceptional performance against Cirstea has solidified her status as a formidable contender in the tournament, and fans can expect more exciting tennis from the young Dane as she progresses further in the competition.
Stay tuned for more updates on Tauson’s journey in the Linz Open as she aims to secure a spot in the semifinals and beyond.
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