Tauson Stuns Swiatek in Montreal Upset

Danish teenager advances to National Bank Open quarterfinals

MONTREAL — In a significant upset at the National Bank Open, Denmark’s **Clara Tauson** dethroned the second-seeded **Iga Swiatek** of Poland on Sunday night. The 21-year-old **Tauson**, ranked 16th, secured a 7-6 (1), 6-3 victory, avenging a previous loss to the Wimbledon champion.

Next Challenge: Madison Keys

The impressive win propels **Tauson** into the quarterfinals, where she is scheduled to face **Madison Keys**, the sixth-seeded Australian Open winner from the United States. **Keys** battled through a tough match, overcoming **Karolina Muchova** of the Czech Republic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a wind-affected afternoon session.

Osaka Dominates, Reaches Last Eight

Meanwhile, Japan’s **Naomi Osaka** also made a strong showing, routing **Anastasija Sevastova** of Latvia 6-1, 6-0 in just 49 minutes. This swift victory marks the second-fastest of **Osaka’s** career, with her fastest recorded at 42 minutes in Brazil in 2016. The win signifies **Osaka’s** return to the quarterfinals of a WTA 1000 or Grand Slam event for the first time in 19 months. Her next opponent will be determined by the outcome of a later match between **Amanda Anisimova** of the U.S. and **Elina Svitolina** of Ukraine.

Tauson’s Ascending Career

**Tauson’s** breakthrough performance in Montreal builds on her maiden tour title captured in New Zealand earlier this year. In that final, she defeated fellow Montreal quarterfinalist **Naomi Osaka**. This victory over a top-ranked player underscores **Tauson’s** growing presence in the professional tennis circuit. The WTA tour has seen a rise in young talent challenging established stars; for example, in 2023, several teenagers reached significant Grand Slam milestones.

The hard-court tournament in Montreal continues to deliver compelling matches, with several of the sport’s top players vying for the title.