Karolina Muchova's Wimbledon charge was left in tatters after just one match – but now it seems her tournament troubles are only just beginning. The Czech sensation, who reached the final at the All England Club earlier this month, has undergone "small surgery" and will be sidelined for a few weeks.
The 29-year-old tennis star, ranked sixth in the world, confirmed she'll miss the Canadian Open in Toronto – an event she was eager to make her debut at. "Sad to be missing Toronto this year," Muchova tweeted, "I was really looking forward to making my debut there, but recovery comes first." The words would surely resonate with fans who witnessed her dramatic three-set final defeat at Wimbledon to Linda Noskova.
Muchova's latest setback adds to a frustrating pattern of Grand Slam heartbreak – she lost out to Iga Swiatek in the 2023 French Open final, and now faces a gruelling recovery period after another wrist injury. The specifics of her current ailment remain undisclosed, but one thing's for sure: Muchova will be itching to get back on court.
With the US Open just around the corner – starting on 23 August – Muchova's team will be keeping a close eye on her progress as she works tirelessly towards a speedy recovery. And who knows? With the right rehab, the talented Czech could yet prove herself to be one of the sport's toughest competitors.