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Nikola Bartunkova Beats Karolina Muchova to Reach China Open Semifinals
The 20-year-old sealed the win in 66 minutes and will face either Mirra Andreeva or Ekaterina Alexandrova next.
- On Thursday, World number 34 Nikola Bartunkova stunned compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-0 at the China Open in Beijing to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal.
- The 20-year-old Bartunkova sealed the victory in just 66 minutes, racing to a 5-0 lead in the opening set as the seventh-seeded opponent struggled to respond.
- Bartunkova, who previously ousted second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, described the win as a "dream come true." She called Muchova "a great player and also a great human being."
- Advancing to the semifinal, Bartunkova faces either French Open champion Mirra Andreeva or Ekaterina Alexandrova, who played their quarterfinal match later Thursday.
- This victory marks the 20-year-old's third career win against a top 10-ranked opponent, positioning her as a serious contender in the Beijing tournament.
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
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The Czech becomes the surprise in Beijing by getting into its first semifinals of a 1000 WTA and leaving on the way to two Top 10 like Sabalenka and Muchova.
Nikola Bartunkova reached his first semifinal of a 1,000 WTA tournament after beating his Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova on Thursday by 6-3, 6-0 at the Chinese Open.
Mirra Andreeva qualified for the semifinals of the Beijing WTA 1000 to the detriment of his compatriot Alexandrova. Russian will face Czech Nikola Bartunkova, who created the surprise against his compatriot Muchova.
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