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Karolina Muchova Reveals Biggest Change She Noticed in Naomi Osaka After US Open Defeat

Muchova, beaten 6-4, 7-6 in the quarterfinals, pointed to Osaka’s belief as decisive. “The difference is the confidence… she believes in her shots more and in the key points she plays well,” she said. Calling it “a tough battle,” Muchova praised Osaka’s serving as the four-time Slam champion advanced to her first semifinal since 2021.