Danish teenager Tauson shocks Brady in first round


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 29 Sep 2020

Sep 29, Paris, France; Clara Tauson (DEN) in action during her match against Jennifer Brady (USA) on day three at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

PARIS (Reuters) - Teenage Danish qualifier Clara Tauson caused a shock as she saved two match points to beat American 21st seed Jennifer Brady 6-4 3-6 9-7 in the opening round of the French Open on Tuesday.

The powerful 17-year-old, making her main draw debut in Grand Slams with a ranking of 188, played fearless tennis to edge out the recent U.S. Open semi-finalist.

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