
Peyton Stearns defeated Clara Tauson 6-3 6-0 in the US Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Clara Tauson came in ranked #42, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128, but Peyton Stearns had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Peyton Stearns claimed a first win over Clara Tauson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | Cincinnati | R64 | hard | Clara Tauson | 6-7(7) 6-1 5-7 |
| 2026-02-15 | Dubai | R32 | hard | Clara Tauson | 6-2 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (190 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Stearns P.: 3 days rest · 2 matches, 52 games (7d) · Tauson C.: 2 days rest · 2 matches, 53 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About