Karolina Muchova

About Karolina Muchova

Karolína Muchová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkaroliːna ˈmuxovaː]; born 21 August 1996) is a Czech professional tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 by the WTA, achieved in July 2026, and a best doubles ranking of No. 156, reached in January 2026. Muchová has won three WTA Tour singles titles, including a WTA 1000 event at the 2026 Qatar Ladies Open. She has contested two major singles finals, at the 2023 French Open and 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

Muchová turned professional in 2013. She first rose to prominence at the 2018 US Open, upsetting two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza in the second round. At the 2021 Australian Open, she reached the semifinals by defeating world No. 1 and home favorite, Ashleigh Barty. At the 2023 French Open, she played in her first major final by defeating world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, in a hard-fought semifinal, finishing runner-up to defending champion and world No. 1, Iga Świątek, in a close three-set final. Following injury difficulties, she has had her career-best season in 2026, with her Qatar title and Wimbledon final. She also won her first Grand Slam title in the 2026 US Open mixed doubles.