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The 19-year-old beat American Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1 in Saturday’s final to become the youngest winner of the claycourt Grand Slam at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.

French Open champ Swiatek adjusting to celebrity status

Oct 16, 2020 13:48

The 19-year-old beat American Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1 in Saturday’s final to become the youngest winner of the claycourt Grand Slam at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992. read more

But for nearly an hour and a half before that and on the grandest stage of her young life, the 19-year-old from Poland couldn’t put a foot wrong even if she tried.

Polish teen Iga Swiatek conquers Paris

Oct 10, 2020 20:06

But for nearly an hour and a half before that and on the grandest stage of her young life, the 19-year-old from Poland couldn’t put a foot wrong even if she tried. read more

Since 2017, when she became a top-200 player in the world, till the start of the French Open, Kenin has a 6-13 win-loss record in WTA tournaments played on clay, with eight opening-round defeats in 11 WTA clay court tournaments over the last three years.

French Open: Sofia Kenin finally romancing clay

Oct 10, 2020 09:48

Since 2017, when she became a top-200 player in the world, till the start of the French Open, Kenin has a 6-13 win-loss record in WTA tournaments played on clay, with eight opening-round defeats in 11 WTA clay court tournaments over the last three years. read more

The music-loving 19-year-old has dropped only 23 games en route to the final where she will face American Sofia Kenin who in February claimed the Australian Open crown.

Iga Swiatek’s run to French Open final not by chance, says coach

Oct 09, 2020 20:49

The music-loving 19-year-old has dropped only 23 games en route to the final where she will face American Sofia Kenin who in February claimed the Australian Open crown. read more

The Australian Open champion, who will face Polish teenager Iga Zwiatek on Saturday, was the most aggressive player throughout the match on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Solid Kenin beats Kvitova to reach final in Paris

Oct 08, 2020 22:16

The Australian Open champion, who will face Polish teenager Iga Zwiatek on Saturday, was the most aggressive player throughout the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. read more

Fourth seed Sofia Kenin claimed her maiden French Open semi-final spot as she fought to a 6-4 4-6 6-0 victory against fellow American Danielle Collinsm, while Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the second Grand Slam semi-final of his career on Wednesday, raising his game after a slow start to defeat Russian Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-2 6-3.

Sofia Kenin, Stefanos Tsitsipas battle into French Open semi-finals

Oct 08, 2020 14:58

Fourth seed Sofia Kenin claimed her maiden French Open semi-final spot as she fought to a 6-4 4-6 6-0 victory against fellow American Danielle Collinsm, while Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the second Grand Slam semi-final of his career on Wednesday, raising his game after a slow start to defeat Russian Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-2 6-3. read more

Australian Open champion Kenin also struggled to get going after the COVID-19 layoff, losing 6-1 7-6(7) to France’s Alize Cornet, who beat American wildcard Catherine McNally 6-0 6-4 in the opening round, dropping just 10 points in the first set.

Top women’s seeds fall at Western and Southern

Aug 24, 2020 08:53

Australian Open champion Kenin also struggled to get going after the COVID-19 layoff, losing 6-1 7-6(7) to France’s Alize Cornet, who beat American wildcard Catherine McNally 6-0 6-4 in the opening round, dropping just 10 points in the first set. read more

$American world number five Kenin, who defeated Garbine Muguruza to claim her maiden Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne, went down 6-3, 7-6 (7\/4) to Yastremska.$

Sofia Kenin loses again, Ashleigh Barty eases through in Doha

Feb 25, 2020 23:24

American world number five Kenin, who defeated Garbine Muguruza to claim her maiden Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne, went down 6-3, 7-6 (7\/4) to Yastremska. read more

Despite the semifinal loss in Australian Open, Barty has retained her number one status, while Sofia who went on to defeat Spain’s Garbine Muguruza in the final, surged up to seventh place.

Barty remains No. 1 despite semi-final loss at Aus Open

Feb 18, 2020 11:00

Despite the semifinal loss in Australian Open, Barty has retained her number one status, while Sofia who went on to defeat Spain’s Garbine Muguruza in the final, surged up to seventh place. read more

Clijsters had originally planned to make her return at last month’s Australian Open. A knee issue scuppered that plan, with Mexico in March then proposed as an alternative, before she accepted an invitation from the Dubai organisers.

Returning Kim Clijsters targets Dubai for eagerly-awaited comeback

Feb 09, 2020 15:55

Clijsters had originally planned to make her return at last month’s Australian Open. A knee issue scuppered that plan, with Mexico in March then proposed as an alternative, before she accepted an invitation from the Dubai organisers. read more

Ostapenko’s victory, in one hour and 58 minutes at the Angel of the Wings arena in Everett, Washington, cut Latvia’s deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-five match tie

Jelena Ostapenko beats Kenin to keep Latvia alive in Fed Cup

Feb 09, 2020 10:08

Ostapenko’s victory, in one hour and 58 minutes at the Angel of the Wings arena in Everett, Washington, cut Latvia’s deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-five match tie read more

The unheralded American jumped eight places into a top 10 headed by Ashleigh Barty following Saturday’s stunning 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Garbine Muguruza in Melbourne.

Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin breaks into top 10

Feb 03, 2020 20:18

The unheralded American jumped eight places into a top 10 headed by Ashleigh Barty following Saturday’s stunning 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Garbine Muguruza in Melbourne. read more

Sofia Kenin’s three-set victory over Garbine Muguruza in Saturday’s final at the Australian Open underlined just how open the women’s game is.

Women’s tennis ‘never been more open’ as Kenin becomes latest Slam surprise

Feb 02, 2020 12:49

Sofia Kenin’s three-set victory over Garbine Muguruza in Saturday’s final at the Australian Open underlined just how open the women’s game is. read more