Karolina Muchova has had a remarkable run at the US Open, and it just got even better. The Czech Republic native advanced to the fourth round of the tournament after defeating American Taylor Townsend in three sets.
Muchova, who is ranked No. 24 in the world, was able to outlast Townsend in a match that lasted two hours and 37 minutes. She won 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in a match that was full of long rallies and hard-fought points.
This is the furthest Muchova has ever made it in the US Open, and she is now just two wins away from making it to the quarterfinals. She will face off against either No. 7 seed Petra Kvitova or No. 30 seed Anett Kontaveit in the fourth round.
Muchova has been on a roll lately, having reached the quarterfinals of the French Open earlier this year. She has also won three WTA titles in her career, including one earlier this year at the Prague Open.
The 23-year-old is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the court, and her win over Townsend is just another example of her talent and determination. With her win, she has become the first Czech woman to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Petra Kvitova in 2015.
It will be interesting to see how Muchova fares in her upcoming match and if she can make it to the quarterfinals. Either way, she has already made history with her impressive run at the US Open and is sure to be a player to watch in the future.
