Coco Gauff ousted Karolina Muchova 6-1 6-4 at the United Cup, while Iga Swiatek overcame Elena Rybakina 7-6 (5) 6-4. In the opening rubber of the United States and Czech Republic semifinal, the 2023 US Open champion delivered a clinical performance firing eight aces and converting four of her eight break point chances.

Just into 2025, the tennis world finds its real sparkle in the most exciting encounter at the semifinals of the United Cup between Coco Gauff from the USA and Karolina Muchova from the Czech Republic.

Karolina Muchova dismantled Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-2 with a very inspired United Cup performance to give the Czech Republic an early 1-0 lead in their quarterfinal tie in Sydney. On paper, it looked like a match that would probably feature a tight battle and likely go to the distance.

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac were in imperious form as they saw off Italians Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini respectively at the United Cup. ( More Sports News) After Machac had defeated Cobolli 6-1 6-2 in under an hour, Muchova dispatched world number four Paolini 6-2 6-2 to seal Czechia's place in the last four.

Karolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup on Friday to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.

Italy and Czechia’s United Cup quarterfinal tie will include a fascinating matchup between Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini and 2023 French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova.