WATCH: Karolina Muchova tries to win fan support for Cincinnati finals against Coco Gauff after thanking them for cheering her against Aryna Sabalenka
Will Coco Gauff make history?
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Coco Gauff (left) and Karolina Muchova (right) (Image via Esto)
Karolina Muchova defeated World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first WTA 1000 final. She will next face off against Coco Gauff, who is the crowd’s favorite. Muchova would have to bring her A game because Gauff is in great shape and beating her would be difficult.
Muchova outplayed a higher-ranked player than her to reach the finals. On her path to the finals, she deafened Beatriz Haddad Maia, Petra Marti, Marie Bouzková, and Aryna Sabalenka. Muchova has practically won most of the matches she has played against the top 10, so it will be interesting to see if she can convert this victory over the World No. 7.
Gauff had a rough start to the year, but when she defeated Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, everyone was taken aback. The two had faced each other eight times prior to this, and only this time had Gauff prevailed.
Muchova, on the other hand, had yet to win a title this season, so her victory over Sabalenka meant a lot to her. “Unbelievable,” she said in her post-match interview. “This was a really difficult battle. Thank you very much, gentlemen. It’s incredible when I’m walking around and you’re just boosting me up. Thank you very much.”
After her victory over Sabalenka, Muchova has a two-match winning streak.
When questioned about her final match versus Gauff, Muchova said, “I’m excited.” I’m very excited. It’s my first WTA 1000 final. I truly enjoy living in Cincinnati. I hope to see you all tomorrow and that some of you will still cheer me on even if I’m playing Coco.”
In her previous match, she was booed and not supported; she hoped that in her next match, some of the people would support her as well.
Will Coco Gauff win the Cincinnati Open?
Muchova and Gauff have never competed against each other. It will be their first match for the most important title of their careers. The challenge for Gauff will be to mentally reset after such a big achievement as deafening World No. 1 and to return and find her rhythm, as the task isn’t done yet. Muchova, on the other hand, will undoubtedly be a difficult nut to crack due to her groundstrokes and experience.
It’s difficult to predict who will win, but Gauff will have an advantage over Muchova because it’s only a matter of time before she starts winning big titles on a regular basis. If Muchova can break Gauff’s serve and shatter the rhythm of her forehand, she has a chance to defeat the young American.
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