Clara Tauson Upsets Rybakina to Reach Wimbledon Round of 16

Clara Tauson, the 22-year-old Danish tennis player, achieved a breakthrough at Wimbledon 2025 by defeating 2022 champion Elena Rybakina 7-6(6), 6-3 to reach the round of 16, marking her first-ever match wins on grass at a major. This victory also marked her first win against Rybakina after two previous losses and matched the best Wimbledon performance by a Danish woman since Caroline Wozniacki. Tauson displayed resilience and skill, saving all four break points she faced and capitalizing on her momentum after a rain delay to secure the first set in a tiebreak. She has now advanced to face either Iga Swiatek or Danielle Collins in the next round. Prior to this, Tauson had won against Heather Watson and Anna Kalinskaya, highlighting her strong form during this grass season. Her rise to the top 20 and her Wimbledon success underscore her rapid progress on the tour.