A few months later, they returned to the U.S.; Kenin grew up in Florida and still makes her home there. © 2020 The Associated Press. Kenin is the reigning champion at the Australian Open (becoming the youngest American to win a Grand Slam women's singles title since Serena Williams in … The 22-year-old from … Kenin i think is better than her opponent but Kanepi is playing well. Win or lose on Saturday, Kenin, who is coached by … Sofia Kenin’s tennis career. Sofia Kenin opened her season Thursday by beating Yang Zhaoxuan 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open. Swiatek, 19, got off to a strong start, taking a 2-0 lead in the first set. She has a career-high Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranking of No. Kenin at … Now she is one victory away from adding a second. "This is my first speech, but I'm going to try my best," Kenin said during the trophy ceremony at Rod Laver Arena, where the retractable roof was shut because of rain much of the day. Sofia Kenin in her semifinal victory over Ashleigh Barty at the Australian Open on Thursday. … For quite some time, she was overlooked and underappreciated, drawing much less attention than other young tennis players from the U.S., such as 15-year-old Coco Gauff. Despite sitting at No. Sofia Kenin Tournament Results. The American hit 11 aces against Yang to set up a second-round match against Kirsten Flipkens. No. about 35 days ago | Associated Press; Kenin to seek advice from Djokovic at Open Kenin was so magnificent when it mattered the most, saving 10 of 12 break points she faced, while converting 5 of 6 that she earned. She has also won two WTA doubles titles, includi… Muguruza was in … Kenin will be taken more seriously now. Kenin has won five WTA singles titles in total. Sofia Kenin celebrates after winning the Australian Open on Saturday. MELBOURNE, Australia -- This, essentially, was where Sofia Kenin was going to win or lose the Australian Open final: She was down love-40 while serving at … Sofia Kenin after taking the first set from Ashleigh Barty, the world No. By Courtney Nguyen - WTA Insider MELBOURNE, Australia - 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin joins the WTA Insider Podcast to discuss her incredible run to her first major title. Teen Iga Swiatek has become the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam title after beating fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the French Open final. "I was like: 'I just want to finish already. Though Gauff rallied to win the first set in a tiebreaker, Kenin, the No. Although my pick is win to Sofia Kenin. Sofia Kenin's American dream was to win a grand slam. Just 19, ranked 54th, Swiatek wins French Open for 1st Slam. MELBOURNE, Australia — Sure, Sofia Kenin struggled in her first match as a defending champion at a Grand Slam tournament. 1, at the Australian Open. French Open: Polish teenager Iga Swiatek won her country's first ever Grand Slam singles title on Saturday as she defeated American fourth seed Sofia Kenin … Kenin, 21, showed all her trademark aggression as she fought back from a set down to beat the two-time Grand Slam champion it 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in 2hrs 3mins. Sofia Kenin celebrating after winning a point against Coco Gauff at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. Her father is her long-time tennis coach. Sofia Kenin celebrating after winning a point against Coco Gauff at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday. 4 Kenin … America's Sofia Kenin stunned Garbine Muguruza to win the Australian Open in her first Grand Slam final on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to lift the trophy in 12 years. At the age of five the girl began attending the tennis academy, where her father brought her. Sofia Kenin won her first Grand Slam title the hard way on Saturday, fighting back from a set down to beat Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open final. At this time, the American had to win the second set. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I had to try and find my groove," said Kenin, the Australian Open champion who will try to defend her title next month. MELBOURNE, Australia - No.14 seed Sofia Kenin soared to her first Grand Slam title, rallying from a set down to defeat former World No.1 Garbiñe Muguruza, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to win the Australian Open - becoming the youngest American since Serena Williams in 2002 to capture a major crown. This, essentially, was where Sofia Kenin was going to win or lose the Australian Open final: She was down love-40 while serving at 2-all in the third set … “My dream has officially come true,” Kenin said. Sofia Kenin’s first major title arrived at the Australian Open on Saturday as she overcame the challenge of Garbiñe Muguruza to win in three sets. 7 in Monday's WTA rankings, the youngest American to make her debut in the top 10 since Serena Williams in 1999. Sofia Kenin was born to a father, Alex Kenin, and a mother, Lena Kenin. ... “Even though today I lost a set 6-0, I was still believing I could win it. Sofia Kenin previous match was against Gadecki O. in Melbourne 1, Australia, match ended with result 1 - 2 (Gadecki O. won the match). Kenin, 21, showed all her trademark aggression as she fought back from a set down to win it 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in 2 hours, 3 minutes and become the youngest player to lift the trophy in 12 years. There are also all Sofia Kenin scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. 4 in the world and is the top-ranked American in women's singles. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. Polish teenager Iga Swiatek becomes the lowest-ranked woman to win the French Open with a stunning victory over Sofia Kenin. Her next dream is to be the world's No.1 player. Sofia Kenin started her life chasing a win against the odds after her Russian parents moved to Florida with the grand total of $300 to their name to chase the tennis dream for their daughter. I couldn't find the ball, I guess. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — This, essentially, was where Sofia Kenin was going to win or lose the Australian Open final: She was down love-40 … Prediction: Kenin in 3. Playing in her third Miami main draw, Kenin will open against either Andrea Petkovic or Zhang Shuai and could face a familiar opponent in 27th seed Ons Jabeur in … Kenin opens season with win at Abu Dhabi Open. “If you have a dream, go for it, because it can come true.” Swiatek, 19, got off to a strong start, taking a 2-0 lead in the first set. She carried that streak into Saturday’s final, besting Sofia Kenin in two sets to win the French Open. Her birth place is in Moscow in Russia. The American player defeated Garbine Muguruza in three sets, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Sofia Kenin kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning against Spain's Garbine Muguruza in their women's singles final match on February 1, 2020. 4 in the world and is the top-ranked American in women's singles. I believe it is a good match to pick and watch where the both players are good. The 22-year-old from … Sofia Anna Kenin (born November 14, 1998), nicknamed Sonya, is an American professional tennis player. The 14th-seeded Kenin won the first major final of her career Saturday by coming back to beat a fading Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 at Melbourne Park. America's Sofia Canin defeated Spain's Garbine Muguruza (4-6, 6-2, 6-2) to win the women's singles title at the first Grand Slam of the year. Kenin was born in 1998 in Moscow to Russian parents; they had moved to New York in the 1980s, but returned to be with family for the birth of their daughter. This is a list of career statistics of American tennis player Sofia Kenin since her professional debut in 2013. I thank my team, my dad, everyone who made this possible - my mom back home, who's probably watching this speech. MELBOURNE, Australia -- Sofia Kenin knew this would be a tough test at the Australian Open, a potentially early end to her first attempt to defend a Grand Slam title. Also, fourth-seeded Aryna Sabalenka came back after trailing 5-3 in the opening set to beat Polona Hercog 7-6 (5), 6-2, sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina defeated Lucrezia Stefanini 6-1, 6-3, Hsieh Su-Wei upset eighth-seeded Marketa Vondrousova 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3), and Sara Sorribes Tormo beat French Open semifinalist Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-3. Third-seeded Karolina Pliskova hit seven double-faults in a tough match against 278th-ranked lucky loser Despina Papamichail before winning 6-2, 7-6 (4). Maybe it was because Kenin is only 5-foot-7. Maybe it was because she went into last season with this resume: ranked outside the top 50, yet to get past the third round of a major, yet to win a tour-level title. 2 to break through Big 4, Nishikori rallies to beat Opelka in Dubai, Clijsters pulls out of Miami, Charleston tourneys, Muguruza wins Dubai Open after 2-year title wait, Basilashvili wins Qatar Open to win 4th ATP title, Medvedev to meet Herbert in Open 13 final. The first set of the match was not a good one for Sofia Kenin. By everyone. Sofia Kenin is the new Australian Open champion. Sofia Kenin was born on 14 November 1998. Kenin has won one Grand Slam singles title at the 2020 Australian Open, four WTA singles titles and two WTA doubles titles, as well as four ITF singles titles and two ITF doubles titles. Her nationality is American. But it is Kenin’s great strength that she seems able, almost always anyway, to drag her opponents into a battle and then to win that battle. Sofia Kenin vs Kaia Kanepi prediction Sofia Kenin at the 2021 Australian Open The WTA Player of the Year in 2020, Sofia Kenin comes into the match against Kaia Kanepi as the overwhelming favorite. Kenin came through in spectacular fashion. Iga Swiatek has beaten Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the French Open final to become the first Polish tennis player to win … America's Sofia Kenin stunned Garbine Muguruza to win the Australian Open in her first Grand Slam final on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to lift the trophy in 12 years. Upon realizing she probably would be playing big-hitting veteran Kaia Kanepi in the second round, Kenin acknowledged, she "maybe kind of broke down a … She is the youngest Australian Open champion since 2008, when Maria Sharapova won the hard-court tournament at age 20. Not by a long shot, U.S. looking to loan AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries, Some teachers uneasy about returning before getting vaccine, Trump urges people to get COVID vaccine, saying it's safe and works, IRS to delay tax filing deadline until May 17. The American wouldn't lose another game on her way to earning a Grand Slam title at age 21. Sofia was born in Moscow on November 14, 98. She may just be able to do so again here. Polish teenager Iga Swiatek won her maiden Grand Slam after beating Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the 2020 French Open final at Roland Garros.. 10 Oct 2020: Iga Swiatek beats Sofia Kenin to win 2020 French Open . An hour after her Australian Open title defence crumbled with a 6-3, 6-2 second-round defeat to Kaia Kanepi, Sofia Kenin arrived in the press room with reddened eyes. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Sofia Kenin opened her season Thursday by beating Yang Zhaoxuan 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open. "This was the best two weeks of my life. The 19-year-old Swiatek won the Slam event without dropping a set throughout the tournament. Sofia Kenin opened her season Thursday by beating Yang Zhaoxuan 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open. © Alessandra Tarantino Sofia Kenin was pumped after defeating Ana Bogdan in three sets at the French Open. Kenin won a first major title (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Sofia Kenin fought back from a set down to beat Garbine Muguruza and win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. I love you, Mom," Kenin said. Teen Iga Swiatek has become the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam title after beating fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in the French Open final. But second set I showed up strong and of course I feel like it's because of the lack of matches for me.". She won the next five points, each with a winner – one an ace, the others clean groundstrokes to cap exchanges of 11 shots or more. She carried that streak into Saturday’s final, besting Sofia Kenin in two sets to win the French Open. Win or lose on Saturday, Kenin, who is coached by her father, Alex, will move into the top 10 for the first time, and her rise into the elite reflects significant trends in women’s tennis. Sofia Kenin's press conference following her victory in the women's final against Garbiñe Muguruza at Australian Open 2020. Later her parents returned to the United States, where they lived permanently. "We worked so hard, and I'm so grateful for this. This, essentially, was where Sofia Kenin was going to win or lose the Australian Open final: She was down love-40 while serving at 2-all in the third set … Kenin, 21, showed all her trademark aggression as she fought back from a set down to beat the two-time Grand Slam champion it 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in 2hrs 3mins. Three-time champion Serena Williams was stunned in the French Open third round by unseeded American Sofia Kenin. Fourth seed Sofia Kenin has grappled with defending champion jitters and an inspired home favourite, Maddison Inglis, to pass her opening hurdle at the Australian Open on Tuesday. "The conditions were not easy today, with the wind going around the court and changing all the time, so I tried to really stay focused on what I had to do on the court," Svitolina said. An hour after her Australian Open title defence crumbled with a 6-3, 6-2 second-round defeat to Kaia Kanepi, Sofia Kenin arrived in the press room with … Although she … Kenin is expected to rise to No. Muguruza, meanwhile, seemed hampered in her movement and, in particular, her serving: She helped Kenin by double-faulting eight times, including three in the last game, one on championship point. Kenin immediately covered her face with both hands. Iga Swiatek Steamrolls Through the French Open, Besting Sofia Kenin in the Final Swiatek became the first player from Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title. 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