Iga Świątek vs Clara Tauson

🇨🇦 Montreal Masters – R16 Preview
Iga Świątek vs Clara Tauson

🧠 Form & Context

Iga Świątek
🏆 Wimbledon champion: Dominant six-sets-only run at SW19, capturing her sixth major and snapping a year-long title drought.
🔒 Untested so far: 6–3, 6–1 over Guo and 6–2, 6–2 vs. Lys—has dropped only nine games across two matches.
📈 Title momentum: Riding the confidence of her flawless grass swing into North America.
🥇 Elite credentials: Three Grand Slams and 23 WTA titles; clearly the class of the field when firing on all cylinders.

Clara Tauson
🚀 Breakout season: Champion in Auckland, finalist in Dubai, and five QFs already in 2025—her best year to date.
💨 Fast start in Montreal: 6–1, 6–2 vs. Bronzetti and 6–3, 6–0 vs. Starodubtseva—has lost just three games so far.
🎯 Rising confidence: Broke through against top-5 Sabalenka this spring; continuing to believe in her power game.
🆕 First Montreal run: Debut deep run at a WTA 1000; playing without the burden of past struggles here.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Świątek’s unrivaled ability to control rallies with heavy topspin and depth will be the primary challenge for Tauson. The Dane’s power off both wings and willingness to attack second serves can yield short points, but she’ll need to land relentlessly and avoid long defensive exchanges. Tauson must start ultra-aggressive—take the ball early and finish points quickly on serve returns and third balls. However, if Świątek finds her rhythm on the forehand wing, she’ll force Tauson into uncomfortable defensive positions, where the Dane’s movement can be tested. Physical battle expected: Świątek has the edge in endurance and variation; Tauson has the edge in serve pace. The question is whether Clara can hit high-percentage winners before Iga’s spin-heavy topspin takes over.

🔮 Prediction

Świątek’s vast experience and shot-making versatility are too much for a still-developing Tauson over three sets. Expect the Pole to absorb early aggression, then seize control with her heavy forehand.

Prediction: Świątek in 2 tight sets. Tauson will push her in short bursts, but Iga’s consistency and variety should prevail.