Muchová advances smoothly, will face surprising conqueror Šwiatekové in the semifinals
Czech tennis player Karolína Muchová has advanced to the semifinals of the tournament in Doha after defeating Anna Kalinskaya from Russia.
Karolína Muchová, the Czech tennis player, has successfully reached the semifinals of the Doha tournament by defeating Russian player Anna Kalinskaya with a score of 6:3, 6:4 in the quarterfinals. Muchová's performance showcased her ability to maintain composure, particularly as she rallied from a 1-4 deficit in the second set, ultimately securing her victory and continuing her streak of not losing a single set throughout the tournament so far.
In the upcoming semifinals, Muchová is set to compete against Greek player María Sakkari, who has made headlines by eliminating the world’s number two, Iga Świątek, from Poland. Sakkari achieved an impressive 2:6, 6:4, 7:5 victory against Świątek, who was aiming for a fourth consecutive title at the tournament. Muchová's potential match against Sakkari promises to be exciting, as both players are in superb form and will be vying for a spot in the finals.
This tournament is particularly significant for Muchová as she seeks an opportunity to compete for her first title since October 2024. Given her strong performance up to this point and her resolve to turn around the second set against Kalinskaya, she appears poised to challenge Sakkari, making the semifinal a much-anticipated showdown in the women's tennis circuit.