Tennis-Wimbledon finalist Muchova to miss Canadian Open after minor surgery


Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2026 Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in action during her final match against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

July 19 (Reuters) - 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."

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.

(Reporting by Suramya Kaushik in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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