Muchova Saves Match Point, Beats Gauff in Wimbledon Semi-Final Tie-Break
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Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in the women’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon 2026 in a match decided by a third-set tie-break. Muchova saved a match point during the deciding tie-break to secure her place in the final. The contest, described by multiple sources as a thriller, saw both players produce high-level tennis under pressure. Muchova’s victory sets up a championship match against an opponent from the other semi-final. The semi-final was the first of two on Centre Court on Thursday. The women’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
What’s verified
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in the women’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon 2026.
The match was decided by a third-set tie-break.
Muchova saved a match point during that tie-break.
Muchova advanced to the Wimbledon women’s singles final.
Not yet confirmed
The exact score of the match (reported by one source as 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10)).
That Muchova will face fellow Czech Linda Noskova in the final (reported by one source).
That Noskova defeated Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the other semi-final (reported by one source).
Player quotes from Muchova and Gauff (appear in one source).
Tactical analysis by BBC Sport’s Naomi Broady (appears in one source).
Key figures
Karolina Muchova, Coco Gauff, Linda Noskova, Marta Kostyuk.
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
