Karolina Muchova Undergoes “Small Surgery”

World No. 6 Karolina Muchova announced on Instagram on July 18, 2026 that she underwent a 'small surgery' that will keep her off the professional tennis circuit for a few weeks. The Czech player, who reached the Wimbledon final and won titles in Doha and Bad Homburg this season, did not specify the nature of the procedure. Muchova described it as a minor operation and shared footage of her hospital visit via social media.