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Sofia Kenin's Wimbledon Comeback: Proving Doubters Wrong and Rediscovering Her Fighting Form

Sofia Kenin, the former Australian Open champion, is rediscovering her fighting form at Wimbledon after a challenging period. Kenin, who had struggled with injuries, personal issues, and a drop in rankings, has won consecutive matches for only the fourth time this year. She defeated Xinyu Wang in straight sets to reach the third round, her best performance in a major tournament since the 2021 French Open. Kenin, currently ranked 128th in the world, is motivated to prove skeptics wrong and continue her comeback journey. She will face Elina Svitolina in the next round.

via The New York Times|

#comeback #resilience #sofia-kenin

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Kenin Upsets Gauff in Wimbledon Opener"

Sofia Kenin, a former Australian Open champion who had to play her way through the qualifying tournament, defeated seventh-seeded Coco Gauff in a thrilling first-round match at Wimbledon. Kenin's extra matches on grass and her experience proved to be advantageous as she capitalized on Gauff's riskier game and secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory. Gauff, who had 33 winners but also 33 unforced errors, will now shift her focus to the women's doubles tournament.

via The Washington Post|

#coco-gauff #grand-slam #sofia-kenin

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Sofia Kenin stuns Coco Gauff with upset victory at Wimbledon

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin pulled off an upset by defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the first round of Wimbledon. Despite Gauff's higher seed and more aggressive style of play, Kenin's steadiness and fewer unforced errors proved to be the difference. Kenin, who was ranked 128th and had to go through qualifying rounds to enter the main draw, had previously beaten Gauff on her way to winning the 2020 Australian Open. Gauff, who made her breakthrough at Wimbledon in 2019, is considered one of the rising stars of women's tennis.

via USA TODAY|

#coco-gauff #grand-slam #sofia-kenin

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Coco Gauff's Early Wimbledon Exit: Kenin's Stunning Upset

Sofia Kenin upsets Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set match at Wimbledon, eliminating the seventh-seeded Gauff in a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 stunner. Kenin's strong performance showcased her potential as a real contender, while Gauff struggled with her forehand and failed to capitalize on her service games. The match was deemed an unfortunate first-round matchup that should have been saved for a later round.

via ESPN|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Sofia Kenin stuns Coco Gauff in thrilling Wimbledon upset

Sofia Kenin, ranked 128th coming into Wimbledon, pulled off an upset victory against Coco Gauff, beating her 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in a highlight-filled match at No. 1 Court. Kenin, who had been struggling with health issues and a slide down the rankings, showcased her steadiness and targeted Gauff's weaker forehand. Despite Gauff's status as a rising star in women's tennis, Kenin's confidence and motivation propelled her to victory.

via Yahoo Sports|

#coco-gauff #sofia-kenin #sports

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Kenin stuns Gauff in Wimbledon upset

Sofia Kenin, the former World No.4 and 2020 Australian Open champion, caused an upset at Wimbledon by defeating World No.7 Coco Gauff in the first round. Kenin's victory marks her 10th Top 10 win of her career and she expressed that this year is a comeback year for her. Gauff acknowledged Kenin's confidence and aggressive play, while also highlighting her own need to continue evolving her game. Kenin is now one win away from achieving her best career result at Wimbledon.

via WTA Tennis|

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