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19KAROLINA MUCHOVA Czech Republic
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Czech Republic
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Reaches quarterfinals in Tokyo Muchova won 6-3, 7-5 over Maya Joint in the second round of Tokyo on Wednesday.
Impact Muchova moved on in straight sets for the second match in a row in Tokyo as she knocked out the No. 32-ranked Australian to reach the quarterfinals after one hour and 29 minutes. The No. 8 seed from Czechia advances to her first quarterfinal since the US Open. Muchova will play either No. 5 seed Belinda Bencic (2-2 H2H) or Varvara Gracheva (0-1 H2H) next.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Muchova, Vondrousova deliver drop shots, lobs, tweeners and more in Tokyo Marketa Vondrousova had to unfortunately retire due to a left shoulder injury after losing the first set to Karolina Muchova in the Toray Pa...
OCTOBER 20 • WTATENNIS.COM
Moves on in Tokyo Muchova won 6-2, 1-0 when Marketa Vondrousova retired in the first round of Tokyo on Monday.
Impact Muchova dismissed Vondrousova in the first round for the second week in a row as she had built a lead when the retirement occurred after 51 minutes on court. The 29-year-old Czech claimed 67% of service points and 50% of return points before the match was called off. Muchova will play No. 32-ranked Maya Joint in the second round.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Defeat in Osaka R2 Muchova lost to Diana Shnaider in the round of 16 of the Japan Open with a score of 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday.
Impact Muchova won 51.9 percent of the service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 64.7 percent points while serving. Muchova won 64 points in total, 17 fewer than Shnaider. It was Muchova's 15th defeat in 38 matches in 2025.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 14 • WTATENNIS.COM
Reaches second round in Ningbo Muchova won 6-4, 6-3 over Marketa Vondrousova in the first round of Ningbo on Tuesday.
Impact In a tough first round matchup against her No. 36-ranked countrywoman, Muchova came out on top in straight sets after one hour and 32 minutes on court. The No. 20-ranked Czech went 4-for-8 on break point chances and won 49% of return points in the contest. Muchova will play No. 7 seed Diana Shnaider for the first time in the second round.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
In draw for Ningbo Muchova (illness) will play Marketa Vondrousova in the first round of Ningbo.
Impact Muchova appears ready to return to action after she retired due to heat illness last week in Wuhan. The Czech could face No. 7 seed Diana Shnaider in the second round.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Retires in Wuhan R2 Muchova was forced to retire from the round of 32 clash of the Wuhan Open against Magdalena Frech on Wednesday.
Impact Muchova had a disappointing day on the court. The 29-year-old was forced to retire during the second set of the second-round match at the mega-event. It was the first occasion this season that Muchova retired from a singles match.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Books R2 berth in Wuhan Muchova defeated Marta Kostyuk in the round of 64 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday.
Impact Muchova committed four double faults in the match, six fewer than her opponent. She won 66 percent points on her first serve as well. Next up for Muchova will be Poland's Magdalena Frech.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Anisimova rallies past Muchova to reach China Open quarterfinals Amanda Anisimova reached her seventh WTA Tour quarterfinal of the 2025 season after a three-set win over Karolina Muchova. The American will...
SEPTEMBER 30 • WTATENNIS.COM
Hot shot: Karolina Muchova weaves wrong-footing web in Beijing From a defensive position, Karolina Muchova wove her web to deny Amanda Anisimova with a pair of delicately angled wrong-footing shots in th...
SEPTEMBER 30 • WTATENNIS.COM
Paula Badosa says she's done for the season and vows to 'come back stronger' in 2026
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SEPTEMBER 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Moves to R4 in Beijing Muchova cemented a spot in the round of 16 of the China Open after being awarded a walkover against Paula Badosa on Sunday.
Impact Muchova secured a spot in the fourth round of the competition, courtesy of a walkover. She was leading the first set (4-2) when her opponent was forced to retire from the match because of a fitness concern. Next up for Muchova will be the winner of the match between America's Amanda Anisimova and Shuai Zhang.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches Beijing third round Muchova won 6-2, 6-3 over Sorana Cirstea in the second round of Beijing on Friday.
Impact In her first match since posting a quarterfinal loss at the US Open, Muchova cruised past the No. 64-ranked Romanian in straight sets to reach the third round after one hour and 24 minutes. The 29-year-old Czech claimed 71% of service points and faced just one break point in the victory. Muchova will take on No. 18 seed Paula Badosa (1-2 H2H) in the third round.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Tennis star stops U.S. Open match in tears after seeing ex in crowd Karolina Muchova began crying while serving during a match against Sorana Cîrstea, saying her ex 'shows up at places where he shouldn’t be'
SEPTEMBER 5 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Naomi Osaka's stellar US Open run continues with quarterfinal win against Karolina Muchova NEW YORK - Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam resurgence continued with a straight-sets victory over Karolina ...
SEPTEMBER 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Exits US Open in quarterfinals Muchova lost 6-4, 7-6 (3) to Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals of the US Open on Wednesday.
Impact Muchova was unable to reach her third semifinal in a row at the US Open as she fell in straight sets to the No. 23 seed from Japan after one hour and 49 minutes on court. The 29-year-old Czech posted a pretty good stat line of 21 winners compared to 15 unforced errors in the contest, but she was troubled by an apparent upper left leg injury as her thigh was noticeably strapped. Muchova is a top-10 caliber of player when healthy, but staying healthy is usually her biggest challenge.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Osaka returns to US Open semifinals for first time since 2020 Naomi Osaka improved her record to 5-0 in Grand Slam quarterfinals, defeating No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Wednesday night t...
SEPTEMBER 4 • WTATENNIS.COM
Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open after 6-0, 6-0 loss to her in Wimbledon's final
Amanda Anisimova has upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0...SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press
Venus Williams' US Open ends with a loss in the women's doubles quarterfinals to Taylor Townsend
Venus Williams' run at the U.S. Open is overSEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Defending US Open champ Sabalenka returns to semifinals when Vondrousova withdraws with knee injury
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has returned to the U.S. Open semifinals without hitting a ball in the quarterfinalsSEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Swiatek or Anisimova? Osaka or Muchova? Breaking down Wednesday's US Open matches With Iga Swiatek seeking her second title in New York, Amanda Anisimova out to rewrite her Wimbledon memory, Naomi Osaka finding her form ag...
SEPTEMBER 2 • WTATENNIS.COM
Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka
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