Karolína Muchová facts for kids
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Muchová at the 2023 US Open
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| Country (sports) |  Czech Republic |
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| Born | 21 August 1996 Olomouc, Czech Republic |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2013 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Emil Miške (2017–2019, Apr 2023–) Kirsten Flipkens (2023) |
| Prize money | US$ 8,660,088 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 297–142 (67.65%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 8 (11 September 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 20 (13 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2021) |
| French Open | F (2023) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2019, 2021) |
| US Open | SF (2023, 2024) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 36–32 (52.94%) |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 222 (16 August 2021) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2020) |
| French Open | 1R (2019) |
| US Open | 2R (2019) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | SF (2024) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 3–2 |
Karolína Muchová (born 21 August 1996) is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. She is known for her exciting and varied playing style. Muchová has reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 8.
She has won one WTA Tour title. One of her biggest achievements was reaching the final of a major tournament, the Grand Slam French Open in 2023. She has also reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and US Open, and the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
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Early Life and Tennis Journey
Karolína Muchová was born in August 1996 in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Her father, Josef Mucha, was a professional footballer. He first introduced her to tennis when she was seven years old.
As a child, Karolína played many sports with her brother. There were tennis courts close to her home. By the age of 12, she decided to focus on tennis instead of handball. In 2019, she moved to Prague to train at the I. ČLTK Prague club. She has said that her tennis hero growing up was Roger Federer. Karolína faced many injuries during her younger years.
Professional Career Highlights
Starting Out: 2013–2018
Muchová began her professional journey on the ITF Women's Circuit in October 2013. She was 17 years old at the time. In July 2014, she won her first ITF title in Slovakia. She then won two more titles in March 2016.
In 2017, she made her first appearance in a main draw WTA Tour event at the 2017 Korea Open. Her big breakthrough came at the 2018 US Open. She won three qualifying matches to enter the main draw. There, she surprised everyone by beating the 12th seed, Garbiñe Muguruza. This was her first win against a top-20 player. She reached the third round before losing to Ashleigh Barty.
Rising Star: 2019 Season
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The 2019 season was a big year for Muchová. She reached her first WTA Tour quarterfinal at the WTA Qatar Open. She then made it to her first Tour-level final at the WTA Prague Open. These results helped her enter the top 100 rankings for the first time.
At Wimbledon, she reached the quarterfinals. She had a thrilling match against world No. 3, Karolína Plíšková, winning 13–11 in the final set. This match lasted over three hours! She was the first player since 2006 to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in her first time playing there.
Muchová won her first WTA Tour title at the 2019 Korea Open. She finished the year ranked world No. 21.
Mixed Results and Top 20 Debut: 2020–2021
In 2020, Muchová had some good results despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She reached the second round of the Australian Open. Her best performance was reaching the fourth round of the US Open. She stayed in the top 30 rankings all year.
In 2021, Muchová had an amazing run at the 2021 Australian Open. She reached the semifinals, beating the world No. 1, Ashleigh Barty, along the way. This helped her reach a career-high ranking of world No. 19 in May 2021. She also reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the second time.
Battling Injuries: 2022 Season
Muchová faced many injuries in 2022. She missed the Australian Open and her ranking dropped. She returned to play in Miami and Madrid.
At the 2022 French Open, she showed great form. She defeated the fourth seed, Maria Sakkari, in the second round. This was her fourth win against a top-5 player. However, she had to stop her next match due to more injuries. She ended the year ranked No. 149.
Major Finals and Top 10: 2023–2024
Muchová used her protected ranking to return in 2023. She reached the quarterfinals in Dubai and the fourth round in Indian Wells. These results helped her get back into the top 100.
At the 2023 French Open, ranked No. 43, she had an incredible tournament. She beat world No. 8 Maria Sakkari in the first round. She then reached her first Grand Slam final, upsetting world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a long, exciting semifinal. She saved a match point in that game! In the final, she lost to the world No. 1, Iga Świątek. This amazing run pushed her ranking to a new career-high of No. 16.
Later in 2023, she reached her first WTA 1000 final in Cincinnati. She beat Aryna Sabalenka again before losing to Coco Gauff. This result helped her reach the world No. 10 ranking. At the US Open, she reached the semifinals for the first time. She ended the season ranked world No. 8, but had to withdraw from the 2023 WTA Finals due to a wrist injury.
In February 2024, Muchová had surgery on her wrist, which kept her out of play for several months. She returned in June at the Eastbourne International. At the Palermo Ladies Open, she reached her first clay court final since the French Open.
At the 2024 US Open, Muchová reached the semifinals for the second year in a row. She did not lose a single set on her way to the semifinals. She then reached her sixth WTA Tour final at the 2024 China Open, where she lost to Coco Gauff.
Playing Style and Coaching
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Karolína Muchová is known for her exciting and varied playing style. She is an aggressive player who uses the whole court. She hits powerful shots with both her forehand and backhand.
What makes her special is her ability to mix up her shots. She uses soft shots like drop shots and lobs. She also uses a sliced backhand. This keeps her opponents guessing and breaks up the rhythm of the game. Her first serve can reach 110 mph (177 km/h). She is also very good at defending her second serve.
Muchová is fast and moves well on the court. This helps her return serves and keep rallies going. She is also strong at the net, often coming forward to finish points. Many experts have praised her style. Some have even compared her to tennis legends like Justine Henin and Roger Federer.
Muchová has worked with several coaches. These include Emil Miške, David Kotyza, Jan Blecha, and Kirsten Flipkens.
Endorsements
Karolína Muchová is sponsored by Adidas for her tennis clothes. She uses rackets made by Head.
Career Statistics Summary
Karolína Muchová has a strong record in her professional career. She has won one singles title on the WTA Tour. She has reached one Grand Slam final at the 2023 French Open. She also made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open (2021) and the US Open (2023, 2024). At Wimbledon, she reached the quarterfinals twice (2019, 2021). Her highest singles ranking was world No. 8 in September 2023.
In doubles, she has won one ITF title. She reached the semifinals in doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Karolína Muchová para niños
