Exciting press conference from Karolina Muchova after advancing to the third round of the US Open 2024. It's no surprise to see her among the top 32 in a Grand Slam, especially here, where she reached the semifinals last year. What is truly remarkable is the journey the Czech player has had in the past twelve months, saving her career from an injury that nearly took away her smile. With her victory over Naomi Osaka this morning, she confirmed that she is back and is once again the player she used to be.
“It's been a long journey over the past year. I'm definitely in a different position than in 2023, it's tough, I don't even want to compare myself to last year, honestly. But yes, it's been a bit of a bumpy road. When I had surgery, I didn't know if I would play again or not. Today, I'm very grateful to be here, to be able to play, to be pain-free, and to have the opportunity to compete in these matches,” celebrated the Czech player after her two-set victory.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muchova: “Estoy agradecida de estar aquí”

