Muchova stuns Sabalenka to set final with Swiatek

Muchova became the latest unseeded women’s slam finalist while Swiatek fought off a challenge from Beatriz Haddad Maia.

FINAL BOUND: Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic celebrates winning match point against Aryna Sabalenka. Pic: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Karolina Muchova will take on defending champion Iga Swiatek in the French Open final after saving a match point to knock out Aryna Sabalenka.

The unseeded Czech fought back from 5-2 down in the deciding set to claim a 7-6 (5) 6-7 (5) 7-5 victory in a tremendous contest lasting three hours and 13 minutes.