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TennisSection previews the 2023 French Open quarterfinal match featuring Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs. Karolina Muchova on Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Pavlyuchenkova vs Muchova Match Details

Where is the match taking place: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs. Karolina Muchova will take place at the Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France, for the 2023 French Open.

What is the start time: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs. Karolina Muchova will start at 11 am local time (10 am UK time)

How can I watch: The match will be telecast live on Eurosport – UK, NBC & Peacock – USA, SuperSport – Africa.

Pavlyuchenkova vs Muchova Head-to-Head

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova leads Karolina Muchova 2-1 in their head-to-head. They last played at a Grand Slam stage at Wimbledon in 2021. Muchiva won that one in straight sets.

Pavlyuchenkova vs Muchova Prediction

Could Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova rewrite another Cinderella story at the French Open? Her stirring run this fortnight in which she almost invariably entered each match as the underdog and won, is a reminder that the 31-year-old can still deliver at the top level. At this time last year, she was forced to pull out from Roland Garros due to a career-threatening knee injury which she admitted left her unable to walk or sit down. It’s a minor miracle she’s managed to complete rehab and return to action in less than eight months when a few months after surgery she doubted if she’ll ever come back. It’s a testament to Pavlyuchenkova’s resilience and positive approach to things which has seen her reach the quarterfinals against all the odds. She’ll face off against Karolina Muchova, a tenacious 26-year-old whose career has been pretty much dictated by injuries. Muchova though, when fit and firing, is a sight to behold. She has been at her effervescent best in Paris, winning the marquee first-round match against No. 8 seed Maria Sakkari and making the most of her soft draw to reach the quarters. Pavlyuchenkova has played a trio of three-setters in back-to-back matches and you suspect she’ll be weary and fatigued against an energetic Muchova who has hardly looked in a spot of bother all tournament. At this stage of a Grand Slam, stamina is crucial. Back the fresher legs of Muchova to outrun the former finalist.