Jasmine Paolini (ITA) v Karolína Muchová (CZE) - United Cup Highlights | Wide World of Sports

[@stanmartin3412]

Muchova is currently by far a most-fun-to-watch player on the WTA Tour. Not only because of her style and technique, but also because how her game forces other players to try something different than their usual baseline game. I hope she stays healthy and keeps playing for long time.

[@zrob8]

Well said. That's exactly why I started watching her a few years ago and have really started pulling for her. I really would love to see her win a slam this year. She deserves the breakthrough.

[@AlAmin-ol5fx]

Absolutely agree, but Paolini is a wizard and equally entertaining.

[@zrob8]

@AlAmin-ol5fx I wouldn't put nearly as much stake in Paolini. She had a lot more success on paper, but she peaked at a very good time and had pretty good draws in her tournaments. That's why she ended up #4. I'd bet on Muchova against her more often than not

[@stanmartin3412]

@@AlAmin-ol5fx Sorry, I should have made my opinion clearer. From the current top 30, there are 3 players fun to watch: Muchova, Paolini, and Navarro. But I think Muchova is ahead of the other two when it comes to shot making and technique.

[@stanmartin3412]

@@zrob8 I have been following her career for the last 6-7 years, both on and off court. I am fluent in Czech and I have seen quite few of her interviews in Czech. She is very down to Earth, doesn't overcomplicate things, and is brutally honest about the sport of tennis without being condescending, controversial, or disrespectful. I think that her attitude transfers also into her game. I am not sure she will ever win a Grand Slam, although she does have a game to do it, But she will need a bit of luck, a right draw, and a couple of upsets. She can handle to a certain point some of the hard hitters (Sabalenka, Rybakina. Collins etc.) but she will always find it difficult to handle some other hard hitters, especially those who are mentally strong and have a bit more finesse in their game than the group I listed earlier. I think her biggest obstacle will always be Coco Gauff, who has been constantly improving both her game and her mental strength.

[@kkarx]

Muchova has the most beautiful technique on the WTA tour.

[@yann664]

I love watching her play

And Navratilova

[@danb7601]

Radders

[@kevinbhagrat121]

Right! She’s one of my fave players on tour and i really hope 2025 is her year! Hope she wins a Slam and atleast a WTA 1000 and enters the top 10/5! Even now with her low ranking think she’s a top 5/6 player on tour and can beat anyone on any given day! 🎉👏😍

[@dadanielaradice]

That's true!

[@oscarcabello1808]

What a player Muchova is! For me the most beautiful tennis of wta.

[@VivaIsraele]

Realtà?

[@UdoAnyanwu]

Karolina Muchova is the ultimate technical player. She is a tennis coach's delight! 😊

[@lobomalsano]

Her technique is good but the best of her is the strategic type of going up the court every time she sees a chance

[@marcopenalba6484]

I love the way Muchova plays! Congratulations!

[@sugarfreejello]

These two are great to watch! Hope they both have amazing seasons!

[@joaneokoh8901]

Beautiful tennis from both of them, the score line didn’t suggest the play. Had fun watching both of them chase down the ball 👏👏

[@patriziagarcia3686]

I knew it, I knew it!!!! She is one of my favorites!! My respects to Paolinni, very good too💪🏻

[@pauldavey422]

is it just me ??Or is she the closest to a female Federer we have seen in this era of players? Always looking to come in, great slice bhand, and what an athlete. I could watch her all day

[@vanessacort2370]

Great play by Muchova! A powerful hitter, she also found all those corners n whipped up the pace whenever she got the opportunity. Altho I love Jasmine n enjoy watching her play, I think she was totally outplayed by an in form Muchova❤

[@robertmartin7594]

The MUCHOVISTA Masterclass !!

[@Chinguenguenza]

WWS is doing a great editing job in these highlights.

[@Barry79907]

Muchova one of my favourite players near Świątek and Paolini.

[@jliang70]

Muchova has the game that creates a match up issue for Paolinii. Paolini's game is not powerful enough to hit through the defensive wall of Karolina but Karolina is strong and crafty enough to break down Paolini.

[@MariaCerase]

Non ho visto la partita, ma da questi highlights e quelli estesi, la partita è sembrata competitiva. Da quello che ho visto, la tattica era di mandare palla alta al rovescio della Muchova, con quelle palombelle di diritto, ma la qualità a tutto campo di Muchova si è vista. Secondo me Jasmine può batterla, ma ha bisogno di un piano tattico diverso e più elaborato. Quando Jasmine è riuscita a aprire il campo alla prima opportunità e chiudere il punto a rete, ha fatto molto bene. A volte però quando chiamata in avanti, ha fatto delle scelte che non funzionano con questa avversaria, optando per approcci profondi, piuttosto che palle più corte con angli forti (short angles). Furlan e team analizzeranno tutto, sono certa che Jasmine si adatterà e riuscirà a trovare una chiave tattica.

[@decide2think]

What! No annoying grunts and groans, just good tennis from excellent players!? Love it. Only problem, not sure who to root for. Like em both!

[@AlAmin-ol5fx]

Amazing huh, proves that grunting is absolutely unnecessary.

[@xElNinoo]

Jasmine Paolini and Karolina Muchova - the two most entertaining players on the WTA tour. Why watch baseline robots when you have these two.

[@coxkins7346]

Most creative player, she discovers new shot in every match, every shot!

[@fiayazgilani5298]

Muchova is loveable player.

[@ez2733]

The diversity of Mochova’s game is a gem!

[@al1976-v7m]

Wow, 2 and 2 vs Paolini is impressive! From the highlights it looked like a ery competitive match. Hopefully Muchova is finally gonna win sthg big this year. In any case, she wins all the style points, she plays like female Carlos!

[@maritavanrooyen5992]

Muchova you are a real campion...❤

[@Voicieh_Freis]

but she won?

[@jessicabradley6657]

@@maritavanrooyen5992 Really?? wat champion??? for which Grand Slam ? I'm lost.

[@apathylovescompany]

Muchova! 💪

[@dasarysava9026]

It´s Czechia, but if I hear correctly, one commentator´s pronunciation of the country is more like Chechnya. A bit different geography....

[@janmeetjolly8756]

Excellent match

[@coxkins7346]

Even a master can't beat a magician! (Muchova)! MuchoWOW!

[@johanalobitana2219]

Congrats Karolina.. 😊

[@Boymanjusri]

Female Federer! 🎉❤ win 🏆 more play more we enjoy your game wonderful

[@AlAmin-ol5fx]

Great editing!

[@jorgemolina-5176]

Qué bien juega Muchova. ❤️

[@lizroxyPR]

Paolini 2025 Wimbledon Champion🔮🙌🏽

[@beryl8285]

Bravo Karolina - keep going!!

[@truthinlondon9121]

maybe the thumbnail of the highlights shoud be the WINNER of the match MUCHOVA?

[@Emmablunt-e3z]

I saw Paolini in the impressive semi-final of Wimbledon. Today she was not the same. She lacked the game.

[@РаисаЛарская-ж5в]

Мухова - ты прекрасна!

[@alexbowie6316]

These are players with a true tennis game in shot variety and skill. Iga has none of this, nor Rybakina. Theirs is more power hitting, but more one dimensional. I know who I would pay to watch.

[@mack-uv6gn]

Two entertaining players to watch

[@sayresrudy2644]

editor: don’t need replays, crowd shots, ready positions, changeovers, etc. only 8 mins, use time well!

[@josebasterrica3358]

Me gusta Paolini pero adoro a Muchova y al tenis femenino checo esun tenis maravilloso técnico estético seductor

[@Grystbro]

Karolina got the better of Jasmine today. Too good. Next time, maybe. Happy birthday, Jasmine Paolini. 🎉🎂

[@johnrenehan7406]

Muchova deserves to win a big one soon ; shes pretty much the only top woman player who dosnt play like a robot She has real variety in her play ; brilliant - womans and the mens game needs that

[@carrieilbrey0520]

Fabulous Mucho!

[@markbielak5259]

If Czechia defeats USA while Poland Kazakhstan then we will have a repeat of a group stage fight in the final. Interesting. It proves that that group was the the toughest of the all since it's already produced 2 SF teams

[@dasarysava9026]

I´m afraid Karolina hasn´t been successful against Coco so far. It´s like a curse. Would love her to break it though. But even if she doesn´t, there is still a chance Czechia could win the men´s single and a double match. We´ll see.

[@kyleishmael7925]

Jasmine reminds me a lot of David Ferrer. Man that guy was a monster. Determination, intensity, and willing to run everything down. It’s sad he had to play against bigger and stronger guys than him or he would’ve won a slam. I think Jasmine will have the same dilemma as he did

[@WaltKurtz68]

The irresistible force against the immovable object 💪

[@poeda6637]

Love it.

[@Marco-pe1sf]

Troppo forte

[@wimgobbelvan8194]

..... you gave it your all Paolina ..... wish the result would be other wise ...... but that's life ..... Keep on moving g'all 🌹

[@PolakPolak-yz7ix]

Both ladies have such exceptional intelligence and cunning... it's amazing. I will repeat it once again. It's a pity that only one of these ladies won.

[@pgarciaAP]

Hopefully people see the pattern to beat the Italian.

[@leonideseusebio5339]

Muchova won because she is smarter, a better player, stronger, and bigger. Paolini was obviously outclassed.

[@mariovais1753]

Molto brava la Karolína Muchová, peccato per la Paolini, mi dispiace. Forse non era nelle condizioni migliori.

[@TheMartinNovotny]

PlayStation tennis from Muchova. Top 3 player when healthy.

[@PolakPolak-yz7ix]

An amazing match, a great match between two excellent women. Something wonderful. It's a pity that only one could win

[@igorboklah3068]

❤❤❤

[@varut]

Muchova's level = Top player

[@TheoJansn]

If she remains healthy, Muchova is the best of the world

[@123benny4]

in

[@scratchwood]

The highlights were less in quality than the game: We've not seen the breaks, only the deuce and further points... Jammer

[@sz7-c7n]

anyone knows what string muchova use?

[@jessicabradley6657]

@@sz7-c7n Only her coach. Why is that even a question coming from a fan ??

[@haajiryabre335]

Wow Paolini getting a beat down.

[@123benny4]

They both took this seriously, like their lives depended on it. Textbook tennis.

[@rexx893]

MUCHOVA IS BY FAR THE MOSTE TALENTED,TECHNICAL, PLAYER OF THE WTA. BY FAR . TOO BAD SHE SOLD HERSELFF ,PLAYED DEAD VS PEGULA. TRAITOR !

[@nicocolamaria2004]

Troppo forte la Muchova! Paolini ha resistito un po' anche con bellissimi colpi, ma...troppo piccola di statura per competere rispetto all'alta ceca!...Purtroppo, le gambe corte non possono arrivare velocemente dove arrivano quelle lunghe!...

[@fred4794]

Muchova is the Federer of WTA, just only with 20 grand slams less.

[@rickc661]

well, didn't go as I expected... I was willing to think after the US Open match which K.M. won 6 -3 6-3 that probably J.P. was just exhausted, I believe She played a lot of matches that spring - summer..... guess that didn't apply to this. So , K.M. just hits harder - serves sone 20 km hr faster for example. pays to be 5 in taller.

[@NikoaidanielovichNazarenko]

When these two meets, You get -honey shots-

[@imivan05]

Too good too strong. When muchova plays like this it’s unplayable

[@fededambrosio7720]

Oggi la Paolini ha dimostrato di non valere il Nr 4 del mondo!

[@AlAmin-ol5fx]

She absolutely is. Proof that height and age can be overcome. Muchova is superb and will hopefully make the top 5

[@fededambrosio7720]

Non lo e' assolutamente, ci sono almeno​ 7 8 tenniste che tecnicamente sono piu' forti di lei! @@AlAmin-ol5fx

[@NN-zf7np]

Karolina Muchova plays a bit like Federer

[@eliottbedei2591]

All hail to Variation.

[@AlejandroCompagnucci-f2f]

KARO.. 👍

[@vigneshsk3730]

Then why she lose to iga?

[@rrajan5476]

That is a bigger ticket! Paolini still has time to reach Iga's level

[@grammostola74]

Styles make fights ... Jasmine seems to be tailor-made for Muchova. On the other hand, Muchova is tailor-made for Coco, I'm looking forward to their match in semifinals. I'll be rooting for Karolina, ofc, I'm Czech, but I guess Coco will prevail again...

[@claudiogiovannimenchini3842]

Muchova is a great player, but she is ranked No. 24. This is a great and fair placement. She is good if you let her express her game. It is not enough to have and execute well all the classic shots of the game, tennis has evolved.

[@pavlazelena1929]

@@claudiogiovannimenchini3842she is ranked 21 despite only playing 8 tournaments last year. She has zero points to defend until June. Therefore this ranking definitely does not accurately describe where she should be…. but we will surely see that soon in the coming months 👍

[@claudiogiovannimenchini3842]

@@pavlazelena1929 I think Muchova is the great player to watch. Classic player with great shots and patterns. However, I imagine she will lose the next match with Coco Gauf, as always happened. She does not have the intensity to win against a top player. As for Paolini, she has never had the right coach even now that she has reached No. 4. Losing five times with the same player is absurd, unless athlete a No. 1. This is not the case with Muchova. A taboo has been created. Italian tennis in the past, has always been at a low level. Many coaches still are not used to the big stages.

[@charliecharlot]

Beautifuls

[@wingold1220]

Paolini reminds me of Rosie Casals

[@bxchris]

this editing ??

[@daviddausque2563]

Si elle pouvait gagner l'australian open !!

[@eneaborromeo]

This match didn't really matter, the United Cup is a minor cup. For Paolini, it risks representing a loss of confidence that is fundamental for her career. Thinking that she has reached the limit of her possibilities. It would be a serious mistake. Unfortunately, the incorrect tactical management of the match and the statements of the player herself, suggest that she perhaps believes that a dream is over. A real shame.

[@fabharlock4208]

basta muoverla un po e la metti in crisi,il problema e' il servizio,se fa alte percentuali Jasmin puo' far poco....

[@eneabelsogno-i4r]

But wasn't Muchova supposed to be number 1? .She lost to Coco Gauff clearly another time. She will remain number 24 in the ranking.

[@dany1542]

360p ? Welcome 2007

[@rioollie]

That's terrible! Also hilarious. Where you at? You're deliberately attempting to distract from bestest ever?? Serena W you should know.

[@eneabelsogno-i4r]

The United Cup is a minor formula and cup. Losing to Chiecha in this way is not very acceptable. Muchova and Mach are ranked number 24 and 25, but they appeared as number ones. Paolini could and should have won. She appeared blocked by a taboo and given the defeat maybe this has worsened. For Cobolli the defeat could have been foreseen, but not in these terms. If you wanted to participate in this cup you should have done it with the best players. In short, the management of everything could have been better.

[@claudiogiovannimenchini3842]

Concordo in pieno con l'analisi

[@onnielear]

Italy did not field its best players in this competition.

[@pavlazelena1929]

Muchova was ranked 8 a year ago before she got injured for 10 months… she has also beaten Paolini 4 times before. So I hardly see this result as shocking…

[@gianpaolopellegrinelli8651]

La paolini ha imparato a giocare con kyrgios

[@matthevandaalen6289]

In the highlights Poalini won

[@jessicabradley6657]

But all that doesnt work when she is playing Coco Gauff. She is always losing to Coco.

[@grammostola74]

Exactly. Styles make fights ...

[@claudiogiovannimenchini3842]

Muchova is a great player, but she is ranked No. 24. This is a great and fair placement.

[@partsanddreams]

It's all about match-ups, Iga beats almost everyone and then loses to Ostapenko every time even though Ostapenko is easily beaten by players outside Top 50. It's tough to work out every single players style so you will always have kryptonite players you can't win with. Jasmine is great but Karolina's style is her downfall.

[@grammostola74]

@@claudiogiovannimenchini3842 Don't be so fixed on rankings, please. She was in Top 10 in 2023 ... She is 24 now, because she didn't play since October ... injured again, of course...

[@robertmartin7594]

@@claudiogiovannimenchini3842 Are you just copying and pasting ?? The Muchovista is a far better player, besides rankings mean nothing in WTA, if they did then how come a WTA 150 'qualifier' won USO 2021 against much higher ranked players without dropping a set ??

[@yann664]

A great match for spectators but a call out to the Wide World of sports- please save your money and get rid of Sam Smith (BBC too) She adds nothing-she reads the score out and tells you what you've just seen and it is annoying. I turn the sound down when she's on.

[@andreaverzulli5796]

Io dico che la Paolini quando ha detto che il 2024 non è ripetibile e vero.Questo anno non vincerà niente di serio.E poi lo sport non è un gioco ma una cosa seria.Questa si crede che sta al circo.

[@mauriziolavezzo1065]

Chi si mette con kirgios. Perde. Lui porta sfiga