Clara Tauson Retires Hurt in Miami Open

Tauson withdraws from WTA 1000 Miami Match

Danish tennis player Clara Tauson quits Miami tournament. Tauson withdraws from WTA 1000 Miami match vs Katie Boulter due to back pain.

Tauson's Miami Open run ends with back injury withdrawal...

Clara Tauson withdrew from her match against Katie Boulter in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Miami due to back pain. The Danish tennis player was trailing 6-7, 6-4, 1-0 when she abandoned the match.

Tauson had a strong start, winning the first set 7-6, but struggled with back issues in the second set, eventually losing 6-4. 

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Tauson's movements seemed restricted as she repeatedly touched her back, building frustration. At 40-40 in the third set's second game, she called the physio but didn't receive treatment on court. It soon became clear she couldn't continue, and she withdrew.