Czech tennis player Karolina Muchova, who is ranked 43 in the world rankings, defeated world number two Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-5 to reach the French Open 2023 final, qualifying for her maiden Grand Slam final. Sabalenka suffered her first loss in a Grand Slam match this year, following this loss. "It is unbelievable. I just kept fighting," said Muchova.