Tauson finds grass-court confidence ahead of Wimbledon opener

Clara Tauson arrives at Wimbledon with renewed confidence on grass, a surface she previously struggled with. After a difficult few years, Tauson feels her game has improved on the quick courts, a significant difference for her.

"It's nice that I've done well here before. After some half-bad years, I feel I've gained some confidence on grass, and that makes a huge difference," Tauson said before her opening match.

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It's nice that I've done well here before. After some half-bad years, I feel I've gained some confidence on grass, and that makes a huge difference.

The grass season is the shortest on the tennis tour, and Tauson has played three lead-up tournaments. While she experienced early exits in Hertogenbosch and Berlin, she reached the quarterfinals in Bad Homburg, narrowly losing to the eventual winner.

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I don't have high expectations for myself. I've just returned to a level I know. But I feel good, so it's just about going out and doing my best.

Despite her improved feelings, Tauson is tempering expectations for this year's Wimbledon. She recently ended a 108-day winless streak after a period of injuries and poor form. "I don't have high expectations for myself. I've just returned to a level I know. But I feel good, so it's just about going out and doing my best," she stated.

In the first round, the 24th-seeded Dane will face Greece's Maria Sakkari, a former world No. 3. "Of course, it's difficult to play against a former top 5 player in the first round, but that's how it is in Grand Slams. You have a tough first round no matter what, and it's probably good that I'm starting hard," Tauson commented.

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Of course, it's difficult to play against a former top 5 player in the first round, but that's how it is in Grand Slams. You have a tough first round no matter what, and it's probably good that I'm starting hard.