KOCKELSCHEUER, Luxembourg – 18-year-old Clara Tauson (DEN) defeated defending champion [3] Jelena Ostapenko to win the BGL BNP Paribas Luxembourg Open.
Enjoying the fast-paced indoor courts in Luxembourg, Tauson fired 31 winners and 8 aces, while committing just six errors in the final.
It was Tauson’s second career title, after winning another WTA 250 event in March earlier this year. The rising star will move to a career-high ranking of 52.
Road to the Title
Round of 32: def. Astra Sharma, 6-2, 6-2
Round of 16: def. [4] Ekaterina Alexandrova, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6
Quarterfinals: def. Marie Bouzkova, 6-3, 6-2
Semifinals: def. [5] Marketa Vondrousvoa, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Finals: def. [3] Jelena Ostapenko, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Clara’s Gear
Racquet: VCORE PRO 100
String: POLYTOUR STRIKE
Apparel: 2021 Tournament Collection
Footwear: ECLIPSION 3
Bag: 75th Racquet Bag
Overgrip: Super Grap