Australian world number one Ashley Barty faced Czech competitor Karolína Muchová in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Barty was eliminated from the tournament after losing to Muchová with a score of 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. This match marked the first time that Karolína Muchová, ranked 25th in the world, advanced to the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament. Muchová will face the winner of the American matchup between Jennifer Brady and Jessica Pegula in the semifinals of the Australian Open.
