Sofia Kenin, a 21-year-old from the United States, clinches her first grand slam title after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain in the Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia As a child, Sofia Kenin got to hang out with some of tennis' greats. She could be on the way to becoming one herself.
Kenin won her first grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday, rallying to beat a resurgent Garbine Muguruza 4-6 6-2 6-2 as Melbourne's fickle weather resurfaced. At 21, Kenin became the youngest women's champion at the Australian Open since her idol, Maria Sharapova, in 2008. She converted five out of six break points while saving 10 of 12 herself, often with gutsy winners. Muguruza was undone by eight double faults, three in the final game including one long on match point.
Wuhan coronavirus affecting sporting events 01:34Kenin isn't the tallest of players at 5-foot-7 but generates ample power by straddling the baseline and using her opponents' pace. Furthermore, she matches Sharapova's fierce competitiveness. In the final two sets, Kenin hit 19 winners with only eight unforced errors, also playing incredible defense when required. Muguruza doesn't have the most power on the tour but there is ample venom that is, when on her game, relentless.
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