Muchova outwits both bugs and Haddad Maia to advance to the Final Four in New York.

Karolina Muchova advanced to the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets, despite feeling sick throughout and leaving Arthur Ashe Stadium multiple times during their encounter. “When I saw something I liked I immediately wanted it for myself” My parents always encouraged my participation in various activities – my dad is an accomplished footballer and so are his brothers; therefore I often engaged in activities such as handball, synchronised swimming and anything weird like that – surely helping with my moves along the way? Karolina Muchova of Czechia needed medical treatment and took four comfort breaks before dispatching Haddad Maia 6-1 6-4 and reaching the Last 4 for the second consecutive year. An Arthur Ashe quote posted above the players entrance at Arthur Ashe Stadium helped guide Muchova through her struggle: “Start where you are. Build on what has come before”. Muchova said Ashe had written something similar on the court – she kept this motto in mind as she battled off an infection, while fighting off an illness of some sort. So Muchova took that philosophy into consideration in keeping herself fit while fighting off bugs. “So this phrase stuck out. ” “Muchova, an unseeded player in the semi-finals, grabbed her hip between points during the second set and left with the physio during that set – something which hadn’t ever happened to her previously; “it really needed to happen now when it did.” She was eventually excused from play when it occurred a second time.” “I was in no mood for two sets again but had no other option but to accept defeat in two. Very tough!,” she admitted after the match. “Muchova first experienced her wrist issue at New York in 2016 just prior to reaching the quarter-finals. Although Muchova prefers not discussing injuries publicly, “this most recent wrist surgery experience was one of the worst.” Looking back now, time flew by so quickly; and I feel stronger again. In February however, things weren’t so optimistic; there were difficult days where my arm wouldn’t move freely and there weren’t as many activities for which to use it. “But then I always try to focus on taking one small step towards recovery at a time, with great help from doctors – so much that today was pain-free for playing soccer again!” Wednesday was another challenge; Muchova said she attempted to do as much on the court to feel better: to request medication and seek aid; playing shorter points was her method of choice. Beatriz Haddad Maia and Karolina Muchova both required medical assistance on Day 10 of the US Open; both needed attention on Wednesday afternoon for medical issues related to both of them. Timothy A Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesKarolina Muchova now has earned back-to-back semi final appearances amidst her convincing win against Haddad Maia with 76% first serve success, 19 winners fired, while maintaining both game and composure to reach Ashe on her side on a Wednesday afternoon match-up. Muchova admitted in her on-court interview: “To be honest, today was quite strange; however I managed to come through without too many problems requiring frequent trips to the bathroom and back. Overall I am really delighted to have made the semifinals once again!” Before the tournament began, I never anticipated such an intense and thrilling competition as what’s about to unfold – one in which my next match promises to be. Karolina Muchova defeated Beatriz Haddad in straight sets to advance to the Last 4 for a second year running (C) Timothy A Clary/AFP via Getty Images(The No 22 seed was struggling in the second set when an error saw her hit an off-target lefty forehand and backhand drive volley, but Muchova managed to earn break point and open up an early advantage at 3-1 break advantage before suddenly her issues surfaced and raced off court with her trainer in tow. Haddad Maia broke Roland Garros 2023 runner-up Anna Muchova to love and restored parity between their matches, though Muchova still maintained dominance during rallies despite her distraction. A forehand pass to Muchova down the line proved decisive to remaining competitive for title contention. When asked what had helped her find her form again, Muchova explained, stating: “The feeling, confidence when hitting.” “Basically, when I am playing aggressively on the court and hitting winners down the line and going for net shots when confident enough. Winning those points gives me confidence to trust my shots more; eventually it creates my game!” “Muchova boasts every shot imaginable in her arsenal – including an electric two-handed backhand – yet remains light on her feet and in terms of stroke production, producing everything from sliced backhands to high-kicking serves elegantly and without effort. But how has Muchova created an all-court classic game? “As an active kid, when I saw something I wanted to become it immediately. Luckily my parents allowed it and my Dad is an avid footballer – as is his brother.”, she replied. It was always football, handball, synchronised swimming or any of myriad odd activities she engaged in as part of their activity routines – whatever she could find! I know this has helped with my relocations. Karolina Muchova outwitted Beatriz Haddad Maia on Wednesday in New York through an all-court game that outshone Beatriz Haddad Maia with ease, emerging victorious. A finalist at Roland Garros last June and Last 4 participant at Flushing Meadows last September, Muchova has returned successfully to competitive play as she faces Jessica Pegula for a semi-final clash on Thursday morning after she upset World No 1 Iga Swiatek later during the night session – Pegula won three sets earlier during Cincinnati Open last month when Pegula beat Pegula “We played on a parking lot in Cincinnati…it was tough!” Muchova noted after. “She is just amazing – playing very deep into the court with great movement; not giving me one point for free. “Muchova remains undefeated so far this tournament, having not dropped a set. A tough test awaits her on Thursday as she defends 780 of the 1,128 ranking points she earned last year from reaching her semi-final. Muchova said, ‘I am truly humbled that I made it this far – every round has proven more difficult for her.” She anticipates an interesting contest on Thursday against an experienced opponent that should pose tough competition to Muchova’s dominance.” “I feel truly delighted to have made it into Thursday’s semi final match!” she added before adding, “Every round gets more difficult until that matchup! “