Karolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.

Karolina Muchova dismantled Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-2 with a very inspired United Cup performance to give the Czech Republic an early 1-0 lead in their quarterfinal tie in Sydney. On paper, it looked like a match that would probably feature a tight battle and likely go to the distance.

Just into 2025, the tennis world finds its real sparkle in the most exciting encounter at the semifinals of the United Cup between Coco Gauff from the USA and Karolina Muchova from the Czech Republic.

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac were in imperious form as they saw off Italians Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini respectively at the United Cup. ( More Sports News) After Machac had defeated Cobolli 6-1 6-2 in under an hour, Muchova dispatched world number four Paolini 6-2 6-2 to seal Czechia's place in the last four.

Iga Swiatek is hoping to start the new season by winning the United Cup with Poland but acknowledges that she expects another "tough battle" against Karolina Muchova. In Group B, Poland will be battling against the Czech Republic and Norway.

Karolina Muchova dismantled Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to help the Czech Republic beat Italy on Friday and set up a United Cup semi-final against the United States.

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac have launched Czechia into the United Cup semi-finals with straight-sets triumphs in their singles matches against Italy.