Muchova updates her condition after surgery and reveals when she will return to compete

Karolina Muchova maintains confidence in being able to compete in the US Open 2026, although her preparation for the final Grand Slam of the season is far from ideal. The Czech underwent surgery shortly after reaching the Wimbledon final to undergo a minor intervention that, as she explained to TennisActu, was planned in advance. She will be out of competition for three to four weeks.

"The surgery I underwent was part of my plan. Everything went well. Now I just need to recover and I won't be playing for three to four weeks. But I should be ready for the US Open," Muchova explained.

Cincinnati, the big question mark for Muchova

Muchova's absence in the Canada WTA 1000 is already confirmed, and based on the timelines she provided, it also seems unlikely that she will be able to compete in Cincinnati, although she is currently enrolled in the tournament.

Here lies the main problem. Muchova could arrive physically recovered at the US Open, but doing so without having played matches since Wimbledon would mean a preparation far from desirable. Even if she competes in Cincinnati, her timelines suggest she would arrive with very little match practice.

The situation becomes particularly important after her performances in London. Her status as a Wimbledon finalist confirms that she has the ability to compete for major titles, but injuries and physical issues have repeatedly affected a career in which she is still pursuing that coveted first Grand Slam.

Muchova conveys confidence regarding the surgery and believes she will be ready for New York. However, the coming weeks will be decisive. First, she must complete her recovery smoothly and then assess if there is any realistic possibility to compete before the US Open.

Arriving healthy will be the top priority. Additionally, arriving with competitive rhythm could make the difference between merely participating or seriously dreaming of winning the elusive Grand Slam.