Muchova’s comeback gathers steam: “Each match is giving me more confidence”
Despite playing just six events this year, injured-cruelled Karolina Muchova is back in the second week of a Grand Slam, and looking increasingly dangerous.
1 September 2024
Age
28 years
Born
Olomouc, Czech Republic
Residence
Prague, Czech Republic
Height
180cm (5 ft 11 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 67%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$8,287,088 USDSingles Titles1Singles Win-Loss122-61-
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Who will use AO2021 as a stepping stone?
We pick the four women and four men who impressed at AO2021 and could kick on to bigger things during the year.
21 February 2021
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Brady fights past Muchova for debut finals berth
Jennifer Brady battles past Czech 25th seed to go one better than her 2020 US Open semifinal appearance.
18 February 2021
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Women's SF preview: Karolina Muchova v Jennifer Brady
A career-defining clash beckons as these two first-time Australian Open women’s singles semifinalists fight for a spot in the decider.
17 February 2021
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'I felt like I was in control': Barty laments fadeout
No.1 seed won't blame opponent's medical timeout for failure to secure a semifinal spot, but takes responsibility for tough loss.
17 February 2021
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Barty boilover: Muchova outlasts local hero
Australian can't hold off gutsy Czech, as Muchova comes back from the dead to book a storied semifinal spot.
17 February 2021
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 10
An Aussie hero faces tough Czech opposition, all-Russian and all-USA clashes set to thrill and Nadal faces a Greek in form.
16 February 2021
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Mertens, Brady, Muchova, Vekic: threats flying under the radar
While the bottom half of the women’s draw at AO 2021 is loaded with major winners, it’s in the top half where a quartet of players spy an opportunity to take the next step at a Slam.
15 February 2021
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Women's wrap, Day 6: Pliskova bounced, tears from Vekic
Pliskova racquet smash earns costly sanction, Belgian cheered by home support and Svitolina tops childhood rival.
13 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 6 of AO 2021
Feisty Italian faces the Demon, Barty needing a lift and Czech mates prepare to fight for a fourth-round spot.
13 February 2021
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What happens when practice friends become foes?
Preparing for a Grand Slam 2021-style has its challenges, not least when you face your training partner in the main draw.
12 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series women’s wrap: Serena, Simona on target
Two of the biggest names in the women’s game got their 2021 campaigns off to winning starts at Melbourne Park on Monday.
1 February 2021