SYDNEY — Karolina Muchova turned on the fashion throughout a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini on the United Cup on Friday to assist the Czech Republic safe a win over Italy and a semifinal spot towards the US.
Muchova produced a “tweener” shot between her legs throughout a memorable change within the first set — though she misplaced that time — in addition to an array of slices and different unconventional pictures.
Muchova improved to 5-0 in her profession towards Paolini, who was a finalist on the French Open and Wimbledon final yr.
Tomas Machac then beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-2.
Muchova and Machac will subsequent face People Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, respectively.
Iga Swiatek’s Poland performs Kazakhstan in Saturday’s different semifinal of the combined staff occasion.
The United Cup is a warmup for the Australian Open, which begins Jan. 12.