Karolina Muchova Upsets Aryna Sabalenka in China Open Quarterfinals

Muchova ends Sabalenka's 15-match winning streak with a hard-fought victory, advancing to the semifinals.

Karolina Muchova defeated Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4, halting Sabalenka's impressive 15-match winning streak.
Muchova saved set points in the first set and overcame a 4-2 deficit in the third set to secure her victory.
This marks the third consecutive win for Muchova against Sabalenka, bringing their head-to-head record to 3-1.
Muchova will face Zheng Qinwen, who defeated Mirra Andreeva, in the semifinals of the China Open.
Sabalenka's winning streak included titles at Cincinnati and the U.S. Open, as well as a previous 15-match streak in the 2020-21 seasons.