The Czech closes the way to Sabalenka after an intense debate (7-6(5), 6-7(5) and 7-5) Muchova threatens the number one (6-4 and 7 -6(7) to Haddad Maia) with tennis and statistics. "I'm mentally exhausted," says the Belarusian, number two in the world.

Muchova gives in and makes its way, with more than misleading ranking; She is 43rd, but her tennis is worth much more.