Karolina Muchova, reflecting on her recent comeback from surgery, revealed the unexpected yet touching support she received from World No. 1 Iga Swiatek during her recovery. The Czech tennis star, who could potentially face Swiatek in the next round, expressed her gratitude for the encouragement Swiatek offered both in person and on social media.

Muchova shared, “She really supported me when I got the surgery. It’s always nice to get that support, especially from her being World No. 1.”

Both players have a history dating back to their early WTA tournaments in Prague and have shared intense practice sessions. Muchova acknowledged the competitive yet positive dynamic between them, emphasizing the challenge and intensity of playing against Swiatek. “They’re a nice team. That’s just cool,” Muchova added.

Iga Swiatek in 2024

Iga Swiatek

61 - 9win/loss

Hard
29-5
I Hard
4-1
Clay
26-2
Grass
2-1
Rank
2
High
1
23 year old
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AustraliaDohaIndian WellsMadridRomeFrench Open
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Now the world no.1, Iga played her last match on the 4th of September when she was defeated by world no.6 Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).

This season Iga achieved an overall 59-8 match record. The Pole conquered 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.

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Swiatek's Record

Muchova at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024

Karolina Muchova

21 - 7win/loss

Hard
15-4
Clay
4-2
Grass
2-1
Rank
22
High
8
28 year old
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PalermoBeijing
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Currently ranked no.52, the Czech achieved a compiled 12-4 match record in 2024. Muchova is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where she overcame the world no.57 Katie Volynets 6-3 7-5

, the world no.88 Naomi Osaka 6-3 7-6(5), the world no.38 Anastasia Potapova 6-4 6-2, the world no.5 Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-3 and the world no.21 Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 6-4.

Karolina Muchova will face the world no.6 Jessica Pegula in the semifinal. Their actual record is 1-0 for Pegula.

The Czech got to the final in Palermo (Palermo Ladies Open).

U.S. Open
Muchova's Record
Projected
Draw

Iga Swiatek and Karolina Muchova fought against each other 3 times. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Swiatek. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Iga Swiatek won 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the 3rd round in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale) in August 2023.

Here are the highlights.

Iga Swiatek and Karolina Muchova

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