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Muchova produced a “tweener” shot between her
legs during a memorable exchange in the first set — although she
lost that point — as well as an array of slices and other
unconventional shots.
Muchova improved to 5-0 in her career against Paolini, who was a
finalist at the French Open and Wimbledon last year.
Tomas Machac then beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-2.
Muchova and Machac will next face Americans Coco Gauff and
Taylor Fritz, respectively.
Iga Swiatek’s Poland plays Kazakhstan in Saturday’s other
semifinal of the mixed team event.
The United Cup is a warmup for the Australian Open, which starts
Jan. 12.
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