Karolína Muchová advances to US Open semifinals for the second year in a row

Karolína Muchová reached the semifinals of the US Open for the second consecutive year, defeating Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia 6:1, 6:4 in just 85 minutes. The 28-year-old Czech player, who has returned from a lengthy wrist injury, will face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals. Muchová praised her improved health, contrasting it with last year's pain. This is her fourth Grand Slam semifinal, having previously reached the final of Roland Garros. Haddad Maia acknowledged Muchová's superior performance and expressed dissatisfaction with her own level of play.