The 22-year-old was 9-8 up in a deciding 10-point tie-break and just had to lift the ball over the net into an empty court to win.

Czech 10th seed Muchova took full advantage to convert her second match point and reach her first SW19 final.

Naomi Osaka failed to build on a statement victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the last 16 and exited Wimbledon.