Karolina Muchova has been one of the standout players on grass this season and looks well placed to edge Coco Gauff in the semifinals.
A Semifinal Built On Momentum
- Karolina Muchova holds a 1–3 record in Grand Slam semifinals.
- She has won 10 of her 11 matches on grass in 2026.
- Coco Gauff holds a 3–2 record in Grand Slam semifinals.
- She owns a 5–1 record against Czech opponents at Grand Slams.
HTH - Coco Gauff leads 6-1
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stuttgart | Clay | QF | Karolina Muchova | 6–3, 5–7, 6–3 |
| 2026 | Miami | Hard | SF | Coco Gauff | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2026 | Australian Open | Hard | R16 | Coco Gauff | 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 2025 | United Cup | Hard | - | Coco Gauff | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2024 | Beijing | Hard | Final | Coco Gauff | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 2023 | US Open | Hard | SF | Coco Gauff | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2023 | Cincinnati WTA | Hard | Final | Coco Gauff | 6–3, 3–4 (Muchova retired) |
Muchova Moves Within One Win of the Final
Karolina Muchova defeated Naomi Osaka in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. She twice trailed by a break in the opening set but responded immediately each time to regain control of the match.
With this run, Muchova became only the fourth player from Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in the Open Era.
The 29-year-old has now extended her winning streak to nine matches after lifting the Bad Homburg title before Wimbledon. The run is particularly impressive considering she had won only three grass-court matches across the previous four seasons and had never reached a grass-court semifinal before 2026.
The Czech has also enjoyed a consistent season, winning the Doha title, finishing runner-up in Stuttgart, and reaching the semifinals in Brisbane and Miami. Those results helped her return to the top 10, and this run guarantees a new career-high ranking next week.
Muchova heads into this clash with a 1-4 career record in Grand Slam semifinals. Her only victory came against Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros in 2023, while all three of her defeats have come against American opponents, including Coco Gauff at the 2023 US Open.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 29 (Born 21 August 1996) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 9 |
| Career High | 8 (11 September 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 7 (Rating: 2066) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 3 |
American Continues Remarkable Comeback Run
Coco Gauff defeated world No. 4 and fellow American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to secure her place in the Wimbledon semifinals. Despite some struggles on serve, she controlled the final two sets and converted all five break points she created.
Apart from her opening-round win over Tamara Korpatsch, Gauff has played four consecutive three-set matches, highlighting her resilience throughout the tournament.
This is a much-needed run for the American after losing significant ranking points during the clay season, including failing to defend her Roland Garros title, which saw her drop out of the top five. With this result, she is set to return to the top five next week.
Gauff has produced similar runs in the biggest events this season, winning four three-set matches in Miami and three in Rome before going on to win both semifinals in straight sets and reach the finals. She will hope for a similar outcome this week.
Gauff heads into this clash with a 3-2 career record in Grand Slam semifinals. Her most recent semifinal victory came against Lois Boisson at Roland Garros last year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | 22 (Born 13 March 2004) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 7 |
| Career High | 2 (10 June 2024) |
| Elo Ranking | 5 (Rating: 2071) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 10 |