Clara Tauson Reaches Canadian Open Semis After Grandfather's Death

Clara Tauson, the 22-year-old Danish tennis star, reached the semi-finals of the National Bank Open in Montreal by defeating top players including recent Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek and Australian Open champion Madison Keys. Amidst her impressive run, Tauson revealed on court that her grandfather had passed away just days before her quarter-final victory, dedicating her win to his memory. Despite the emotional hardship, she maintained focus during the matches and expressed determination to continue her strong form in the tournament. Tauson will face Naomi Osaka in the semi-finals, with the winner advancing to the final against either Victoria Mboko or 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. Meanwhile, Bernard Tomic, a former Wimbledon quarter-finalist, suffered an embarrassing slip at a Challenger event in Chicago, retiring due to fatigue despite having match point, as he continues to compete on the lower ATP Challenger circuit aiming to break back into the top 100 before retirement. Tauson's emotional resilience and rising performance contrast with Tomic's struggles, highlighting different phases in their tennis careers.