French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova upsets Aryna Sabalenka to reach first grand slam final at Roland-Garros

Karolina Muchova pulled off a stunning upset to reach the final of the French Open, beating second seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 6-7 7-5. Despite failing to convert her first set point in the first, Muchova held her nerve in the subsequent tie-break to take a surprise lead in the match.

Ad It was the first time Sabalenka had dropped a set in the tournament and things went from bad to worse as Muchova broke at the start of the second for 2-0. Roland-GarrosFrench Open order of play, Day 12 – Swiatek and Sabalenka in semi-final action18 HOURS AGO She was able to battle back and the set again went to tiebreak, which this time went in favour of the big-serving Belarusian.

Sabalenka stole a march to go 5-2 in the third but after surrendering match point, lost 5 games in a row as she allowed Muchova to serve out the match and seal a historic victory. More to follow.