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NEW YORK — Karolina Muchova already had shot of the tournament sewn up when she produced an early contender for the best performance of the U.S. Open so far.
Muchova’s 6-3, 7-6(5) win over Naomi Osaka last Thursday night was a masterclass of variety and shotmaking. In one service game in the second set, Muchova held to love thanks to two volley winners, an ace, and a devilish slice that a discomfited Osaka could only flub into the net.
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Osaka wasn’t at her best, but rallied in the second set, and briefly threatened to overpower her opponent. As a packed Arthur
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