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Wimbledon finalist Muchova to miss Canadian Open after minor surgery

  • The ‌29-year-old Czech lost to compatriot Linda Noskova 6-2 5-7 6-3 in the Wimbledon final earlier this ​month
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Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova said on Saturday she would miss next month’s ​Canadian Open after undergoing minor surgery.

The ‌29-year-old Czech lost to compatriot Linda Noskova 6-2 5-7 6-3 in the Wimbledon final earlier this ​month.

It was the second Grand Slam ​final defeat of Muchova’s career, following ⁠her loss to Poland’s Iga Swiatek ​at the 2023 French Open.

“I had to ​undergo a small surgery that will keep me off the court for a few weeks. Everything ​went well, and I’m already working ​on my recovery,” Muchova posted on social media.

“Sad to ‌be ⁠missing Toronto this year. I was really looking forward to making my debut there, but recovery comes first.”

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The world number ​six has ​struggled ⁠with a series of injury setbacks during her career, including recurring ​wrist problems.

Muchova did not disclose ​the ⁠nature of the injury or provide a timeline for her return, but she is ⁠expected ​to be fit for ​the U.S. Open, which begins next month.