Clara Tauson’s remarkable week in Dubai shows no signs of slowing down. A day after stunning world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the Danish star backed up her breakthrough win with another impressive performance, defeating Linda Noskova 7-6, 6-4 to book her spot in the semi-finals of the WTA 1000 event.
Tauson, 21, is enjoying the best run of her career at this level, seizing the opportunity in a tournament where the top five seeds have already fallen. The victory over Noskova, whom she also defeated in the first round of the Australian Open, underlined her growing confidence and composure under pressure. With a strong baseline game and fearless shot-making, she has emerged as one of the most dangerous players in the draw.
Her triumph over Sabalenka was a statement, a 6-3, 6-2 masterclass that sent shockwaves through the tournament. Few expected the world No. 38 to dismantle the reigning Australian Open champion with such dominance, but Tauson showed no signs of backing down against the sport’s elite.
Now, she finds herself on the cusp of her biggest career final, with only 14th seed Karolína Muchová or wildcard Sorana Cîrstea standing in her way.
Already guaranteed a leap into the WTA’s top 30 when the rankings update, Tauson is proving she belongs among the game’s best. If she can maintain this level, Dubai might just be the start of something even bigger.
