'Small surgery' to sideline Wimbledon finalist Muchova for 'a few weeks'
Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova and fellow tennis player Jasmine Paolini have announced they will miss upcoming tournaments due to medical issues. Muchova underwent a minor surgery, while Paolini is sidelined by a lingering foot injury.
Why it matters
The absence of high-profile athletes affects the competitive landscape of the summer hard-court season and major upcoming WTA events.
Jimmie48/WTA World No. 6 Karolina Muchova will have a delayed start to her summer Hard-Court Swing after undergoing what she said was a "small surgery" following her recent runner-up finish at Wimbledon.
In a post to social media on Sunday, Muchova said she'll miss "a few weeks," but did not disclose the nature of the procedure, nor what necessitated it or a timetable for her return.
"Everything went well, and I’m already working on my recovery," she wrote, adding: "I'll be back soon."
Two weeks ago, the 28-year-old finished as runner-up to compatriot Linda Noskova at the All England Club, losing the first all-Czech Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era.
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