Karolina Muchova, the unseeded Czech tennis player, defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling semi-final at the 2021 French Open. However, Muchova fought back from being 5-2 down in the decisive set to upset Sabalenka and book her place in her first-ever major final. Muchova, currently ranked 43rd in the world, is the fourth-lowest ranked player to reach the French Open final. The Czech player displayed superb courtcraft, using angles and changes of direction and frequently coming to the net. The French Open final will now feature an unseeded player for the fifth year in a row.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2023 18:10 UTC