Clara Tauson suffers early exit at the French Open as nightmare season continues

Clara Tauson crashed out of the first round at the French Open
Clara Tauson crashed out of the first round at the French OpenHARRY HOW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Clara Tauson looked to be headed for her first win since 6 March when she served for the match at 5-3 in the second set against Daria Snigur in the first round of the French Open. But the 24-year old Ukrainian managed to turn the game on its head and win 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 against Tauson who again seemed to be hampered by her persistent back problems.

Clara Tauson came close, but the Danish tennis star crashed out of the French Open in the first round after losing 6-3, 5-7, 2-6 to Ukrainian Daria Snigur.

In the second set, the Dane was at one point just two points away from advancing to the second round. But instead, Snigur fought back, won the set 7-5, and forced the match into a third and decisive set where the Ukrainian had the upper hand. 

Towards the end of the set, Tauson seemed to be physically affected by the back problems that have troubled her throughout the season. When she fell behind 1-4, she said, "I can't move" in frustration to her coaching team, and the Dane went on to lose the third set clearly 2-6.

Tauson is currently ranked No. 21 in the world, while Daria Snigur is No. 95 in the world. 

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