Karolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup on Friday, Jan. 3, to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.
SYDNEY —
Czechia's Karolina Muchova celebrates her win over Italy's Jasmine Paolini in their quarterfinal match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Jan. 3. Muchova produced a “tweener” shot between her legs during a memorable exchange in the first set — although she lost that point — as well as an array of slices and other unconventional shots.
Muchova improved to 5-0 in her career against Paolini, who was a finalist at the French Open and Wimbledon last year.Muchova and Machac will next face Americans Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, respectively.The United Cup is a warmup for the Australian Open, which starts Jan. 12.
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