Garbine Muguruza Ousted by Karolina Muchova in Second Round at US Open 2018
The unseeded Czech qualifier, ranked 202 in the world, took control of the proceedings in the second set as she grew into the contest, winning the final two sets 6-4, 6-4.
New York, Aug 30: Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova has eliminated Spain's Garbine Muguruza from the second round of the US Open in New York. The 12th-seeded Muguruza began the match strongly on Wednesday, opening up a 5-1 lead in the first set as she dominated the early exchanges against a nervous Muchova, reports Efe news. That was as good as it got for the former Wimbledon and French Open champion, as the Czech youngster got a foothold in the match, winning two games as Muguruza won the first set 6-3. When, Where and at What Time to Watch the Fourth and Final Grand Slam Tennis Tournament of the Year – Read Details!
The unseeded Czech qualifier, ranked 202 in the world, took control of the proceedings in the second set as she grew into the contest, winning the final two sets 6-4, 6-4. Muchova will face 18th-seeded Ashleigh Barty from Australia in the third round.
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