Who are Clara Tauson’s Athletic Parents? Everything To Know About Her Multi-Talented Family

“It’s been going on for generations.” Tennis comes naturally to Clara Tauson! The 21-year-old Danish sensation is set to take on Ons Jabeur in just an hour at Roland Garros, a daunting task given she’s 63 ranks behind in the WTA list! Facing such a high-ranked opponent in a major tournament is no cakewalk, but Clara’s athletic background can help her stay calm. Growing up in a sports-centric household, Clara learned resilience and focus at an early age. But how exactly is Clara’s family related to sports?

Clara Tauson’s family is full of sports personalities. Her father, Soren Tauson, once dazzled on the ice as a professional hockey player, representing Hellerup IK and Icehockey Club Gentofte Stars. He also donned the national Danish team jersey for a brief stint. He, however, retired from the sport before Clara was born. Her mother Tine Lindgaard Tauson too, shone on the handball court as a world-class player.

Born in 2002, Clara was introduced to tennis at an early age, thanks to her uncle Michael Tauson. Michael is a former ATP player who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 101. Clara picked up her first racquet at just six years old and quickly demonstrated her potential. By 2013, she was already making waves on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour at the tender age of 10. Clara Tauson’s journey is a testament to her family’s athletic prowess and her own unyielding dedication.

Clara is usually seen in Belgium practicing the sport with her coach. Clara’s ITF Junior circuit debut came in 2016, where she reached five finals and won one. At 13, she made history by becoming the youngest player to win the Danish Tennis Championship in 2016. Clara’s talent continued to shine as she earned her first WTA points in 2017 during the ITF Women’s World Tennis tour. By 2021, she had clinched her first two WTA titles, securing a place in the top 50 rankings. 

The Danish star often reflects on her deep connection with tennis. “Tennis is the only sport I’ve ever played,” Clara said in 2021, highlighting her dedication to the sport. She also speaks proudly of her family’s tennis legacy. “My uncle, Michael Tauson, is a former ATP player, so everybody in the family has tried tennis. It’s been going on for generations.” Although tennis is a longstanding tradition in the Tauson family, Clara harbors aspirations to compete with stars like Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep.

‘I wish to play Against Simona’ A desire that stands unfulfilled for Clara Tauson

Known for her aggressive playing style, Clara Tauson looks up to Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep as her idols. She has expressed a strong desire to face the former World Number 1 Halep at least once. Per wtatennis,com, Clara was asked, “You say you love playing good players. Who would you most like to face across the net?”

To which she replied, “I definitely want to play Simona Halep one day,” Tauson said in 2021, citing Halep as a champion of the game. Moreover, Clara also admires Kvitova’s power on the court. “I want to feel how her balls are coming because she just hits so big and I want to play like her,” she shared, highlighting her desire to play like Kvitova.

Beyond the court, the 21-year-old enjoys watching Netflix and appreciates the self-decision aspect of tennis. “I love that I can decide where I want to play the ball and it’s only me who decides if I win or lose,” she explained. As the French Open unfolds, it will be fascinating to see if Clara can continue to outshine her opponents. Her journey, backed by her multi-talented athletic family, remains intriguing and inspiring for many!