Too Much Muchova 🎾

June 9, 2023

By: Carlos Alvarez

Karolina Muchova Upsets #2 Aryna Sabalenka to Set Up Finals Match With #1 Iga Swiatek

A stunning three-hour match concluded with the biggest upset of the French Open in Thursday’s semifinals. The 43rd-ranked player in the world, Karolina Muchova, took down No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set epic that featured two tiebreakers and incredible rallies. Muchova slays one giant, but the biggest one comes next. The 26-year-old Czech player will now compete in her first grand slam final, but she’ll have to take on the game’s best player over the last two years — No. 1 Iga Swiatek. The highly-anticipated men’s semifinal between #1 Carlos Alcaraz and #3 Novak Djokovic is on the way this morning.

Women’s Singles Highlights (Semifinals)

K. Muchova def. #2 A. Sabalenka (7-6, 6-7, 7-5)

#1 I. Swiatek def. #14 B. Haddad Maia (6-2, 7-6)

Women’s Final

#1 I. Swiatek vs. K. Muchova (Sat. 9:00 am ET)

Today’s Schedule (Men’s Semifinals)

#1 C. Alcaraz vs. #3 N. Djokovic (8:45 am ET)

#4 C. Ruud vs. #22 A. Zverev (11:30 am ET)

The Guardian: Djokovic & Alcaraz Ready to Serve Up French Open Feast for the Ages

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