Unseeded Karolína Muchová reached her first Grand Slam final at the last place she expected, saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg problems for a 7–6 (5),

Karolina Muchova saved a match point and used a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg problems.

Unseeded Karolina Muchova has reached her first Grand Slam final by saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg

Karolína Muchová grabbed a 7-6, 7-6 victory over Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday to earn her first Grand Slam final appearance.

Unseeded Karolina Muchova has reached her first Grand Slam final by saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg problems for a 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5),

Just one year ago at the French Open, Muchová rolled her ankle in the third round and was forced to retire. She left the court in tears and walked away from Roland Garros with her foot in a boot. Now, after overcoming two difficult, injury-filled seasons, Muchová, isn't just making a comeback — she's breaking new ground.

In Saturday’s title match, unseeded Karolina Muchova will meet No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Swiatek is seeking a third title in Paris and fourth major championship in all and her win in the semifinals assured the 22-year-old from Poland of remaining atop the WTA rankings.