Muchová advances to Australian Open fourth round

Karolína Muchová defeated Poland’s Magda Linette 6–1, 6–1 at the Australian Open to advance to the round of 16 in Melbourne.

The 19th seed will next face world number three Coco Gauff of the United States, a two-time Grand Slam champion.

Muchová will play in the fourth round at the Australian Open for the first time since 2021, when she reached the semifinals. She has faced Gauff four times so far and has not won a set.

Six other Czech players will compete for places in the singles round of 16 on Saturday.