Karolina Muchova captivates fans with her inventive tennis approach, choosing creativity and fun on the court over baseline power. Discover how the Czech star navigates the game with her unique style.
Bollywood Fever: Karolina Muchova may not consider her inventive brand of tennis to be unique, but the Czech player believes it brings her more joy on the court compared to the modern trend of baseline power play.
Instead of focusing solely on powerful groundstrokes, Muchova enjoys mixing up her game, which has made her a fan favorite at the U.S. Open.
Muchova’s creative, all-court style was on full display as she defeated French Open and Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals on Monday.
“I can’t tell if it’s unique, but I just like to change it up. I like to do what I do, basically going to the net and play a game. Have more fun; not just grind back and play forehands and backhands,” Muchova shared with reporters.
Her approach to the game is both strategic and spontaneous, focusing on what feels right in the moment rather than sticking strictly to data or conventional tactics.
“It’s how I see the game. It’s how I like to play it. It’s the things that I like to as well improve in practice and then bring it on the court,” she added.
This distinctive approach even drew commentary from 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert, who, during a previous match, remarked that Muchova “plays like a guy.”
Evert later apologized after receiving criticism online, clarifying her comment by saying, “The guys have bigger serves than the women. They have better volleys for the most part; they move a little bit better.”
After overcoming a 10-month break due to a wrist injury, Muchova is back in form and continues to stand out in a sport dominated by powerful hitters. Interestingly, she is not overly reliant on data analysis when preparing for her matches.
“I just usually just look at the matches they played at that tournament to see few things, but I think these days and against these opponents and girls it’s tough to find any weakness,” Muchova said, looking ahead to her next match against Beatriz Haddad Maia.
“Every day is different, and so I try to be in that game and spot in the first few games, what could work and bring it right away on the court,” she explained.
Muchova’s success on the court is a testament to her ability to blend tactical preparation with in-the-moment intuition, making her one of the most entertaining players to watch this season.
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