Clara Tauson played down the inevitable comparisons to Caroline Wozniacki, her country’s only Grand Slam champion, after becoming just the second Danish woman to reach round two at a major since 1989 on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old Tauson knocked out US Open semi-finalist Jennifer Brady in a nail-biting three-set clash on her Grand Slam main draw debut, having come through qualifying in Paris.
The former Australian Open junior champion saved two match points before clinching a 6-4, 3-6, 9-7 victory to set up a tie with Danielle Collins for a spot in the last 32.
“It’s an insane feeling. I didn’t expect it going into the match. Jen, she was in the semi-finals at the US Open so I was just grateful to be there and play,” said Tauson.
“It’s a dream come true,” she added. “Winning the match…I don’t have any words yet.
“I’ve never really experienced a match…