Karolina Muchova lost to Linda Noskova in the Wimbledon final, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6.
The 29-year-old had hoped to bounce back from the defeat in Toronto, but will have to wait a few more weeks before she can return to action.
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Muchova took to Instagram to share a fitness update after withdrawing from the Canadian Open.
Karolina Muchova confirms she underwent ‘small surgery’ after Wimbledon and will miss Toronto
“I had to undergo a small surgery that will keep me off the court for a few weeks,” said Muchova.
“Everything went well, and I’m already working on my recovery.
“Thank you for all your messages and support. I’ll be back soon.”
She also shared a separate message on her Instagram story, speaking to her Canadian fans.
“Sad to be missing Toronto this year,” said Muchova.
“I was really looking forward to making my debut there, but recovery comes first.
“Wishing everyone a great tournament, and I can’t wait to finally see you all in Toronto one day!”
Karolina Muchova’s WTA 1000 record
| Event | Best performance | Win/Loss record | Win % |
| Qatar Open | Winner – 2026 | 7-1 | 88% |
| Dubai Tennis Championships | Semi-final – 2025 | 7-1 | 88% |
| Indian Wells | Quarter-final – 2023 | 8-3 | 73% |
| Miami Open | Semi-final – 2026 | 10-4 | 71% |
| Madrid Open | Quarter-final – 2021 | 5-3 | 63% |
| Italian Open | Fourth round – 2023 | 3-3 | 50% |
| Canadian Open | Fourth round – 2025 | 4-3 | 57% |
| Cincinnati Open | Final – 2023 | 10-5 | 67% |
| China Open | Final – 2024 | 8-3 | 73% |
| Wuhan Open | Second round – 2025 | 1-1 | 50% |
Muchova has only won 57% of the matches she’s played at the Canadian Open, although she did record her best-ever result last year, reaching the fourth round.
However, as the Czech pointed out in her message, she has never played in Toronto, making her three Canadian Open appearances in Montreal.
Karolina Muchova’s Canadian Open record
- 2021 Canadian Open (Montreal) 1R [LOSS] vs Oceane Dodin, 3-6, 6-1, 2-6
- 2023 Canadian Open (Montreal) 1R [WIN] vs Anastasia Potapova, 7-6, 6-2
- 2023 Canadian Open (Montreal 2R [WIN] vs Sorana Cirstea, 7-5, 6-4
- 2023 Canadian Open (Montreal) 3R [LOSS] vs Iga Swiatek, 1-6, 6-4, 4-6
- 2025 Canadian Open (Montreal) 2R [WIN] vs Antonia Ruzic, 7-5, 7-5
- 2025 Canadian Open (Montreal) 3R [WIN] vs Belinda Bencic, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3
- 2025 Canadian Open (Montreal) 4R [LOSS] vs Madison Keys, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7
As the event alternates locations each year, Muchova will next have an opportunity to play in Toronto at the 2027 Canadian Open, when she would be 31.
Should we be concerned about Karolina Muchova’s latest injury setback?
Many fans argue that Muchova would have accomplished much more in her career if not for injury.
And her performances this year, where she has been fit throughout, prove that.
Live WTA Race
| Rank | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Mirra Andreeva | Russia | 4,999 |
| 2 | Aryna Sabalenka | Belarus | 4,945 |
| 3 | Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan | 4,627 |
| 4 | Karolina Muchova | Czechia | 4,270 |
| 5 | Elina Svitolina | Ukraine | 4,116 |
| 6 | Jessica Pegula | USA | 3,950 |
| 7 | Linda Noskova | Czechia | 3,674 |
| 8 | Coco Gauff | USA | 3,484 |
| 9 | Marta Kostyuk | Ukraine | 3,275 |
| 10 | Victoria Mboko | Canada | 2,393 |
Muchova sits fourth in the Live WTA Race, won her first WTA 1000 title this year, and qualified for the Wimbledon final.
Playing arguably the best tennis of her career, any injury setback is cause for concern.
But, while she didn’t disclose the details of her injury, Muchova did describe the surgery as ‘small’, which is a positive sign.
And her timeline for return would certainly indicate the problem isn’t too severe, as she only plans to miss ‘a few weeks’ of action.
That could see her back in time for the Cincinnati Open, where she reached the final in 2023.
This year’s Cincinnati Open begins on Thursday, August 13, 26 days from now.
