The 2024 US Open has advanced to a crucial stage where even the slightest of mistake could result in a big loss. While top contenders like Coco Gauff and Qinwen Zheng had to find their way out of the event, Karolina Muchova has still maintained a firm grip. She is now set to face Beatriz Haddad Maia in the quarter-finals. Here are the odds and the pick!

Beatriz Haddad Maia vs Karolina Muchova: Preview

Currently ranked 21st, Beatriz Haddad Maia, reached the quarterfinals after defeating Elina Avanesyan, Sara Sorribes Tormo, Anna Kalinskaya, and Caroline Wozniacki. She dropped two sets but still won 58% of the points she played. Her best result this year was reaching the final in Cleveland.

Karolina Muchova, on the other hand, has reached the quarterfinals after defeating Katie Volynets, Naomi Osaka, Anastasia Potapova, and Jasmine Paolini. She hasn’t dropped a set in the tournament so far, winning 57% of the points she played. Her best result this year was reaching the final in Palermo.  Previously, her best result in this tournament was reaching the semifinal in 2023.

Haddad Maia vs Muchova: Head-to-head

The head-to-head table between Beatriz Haddad Maia and Karolina Muchova stands at a total of three showdowns in which the Czech WTA star managed to win all of them.

Their last showdown was recorded back in 2023 at the Cincinnati Masters. Muchova managed to take down her rival in a three-setter match that ended with a final scoreline of 6-7, 6-1, 6-4. Here’s a list of the other matches played between them:

• Ostrava 2022: Muchova won 6-4, 6-4
• Cagnes-Sur-Mer 2016: Muchova won 7-5, 6-1

Prediction: Muchova to win in three sets

Haddad Maia currently possesses commendable form, because of which she came back to win against Caroline Wozniacki in three sets. During the aggressive match, she hit 49 winners, and served well, landing 67% of her first serves. However, she did struggle with her second serve, winning only 38% of those points.

Muchova, on the other hand, has been rock solid throughout the tournament. She won all her matches in straight sets, an achievement that proves her dominance throughout the event. Her performance against Jasmine Paolini was particularly impressive, where she dominated on serve, winning 82% of her first-serve points and not committing any double faults. She also broke Paolini four times, making it clear that she has the ability to seize opportunities.

Although both the rivals have earned this position with a strong form, Muchova’s consistent performance and stronger serving give her an upper hand edge. Fans can expect a close match with Haddad Maia pushing Muchova to three sets, but in the end, Muchova is likely to come out on top.