Swiatek defies Kenin to battle into second round
World No.1 Iga Swiatek secured safe passage to the second round of Australian Open 2024 with a hard-fought 7-6(2) 6-2 win over AO 2020 champion Sofia Kenin.
16 January 2024
Age
25 years
Born
Moscow, Russia
Residence
Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA
Height
170cm (5 ft 7 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 24/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 56%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$9,398,035 USDSingles Titles5Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss131-101-
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Winning women at Rod Laver Arena
It’s been a while since Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Sofia Kenin have tasted defeat at Rod Laver Arena.
15 January 2024
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10-1: Counting down the can't-miss first-round clashes at AO 2024
From Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin to Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Matteo Berrettini, we dig into the popcorn bucket for the 10 best must-see opening match-ups. Does our countdown match up with yours?
11 January 2024
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Report: Azarenka shows steel after slow start to oust Kenin
Two-time Melbourne Park champion digs in to overcome hard-hitting AO 2020 champion in a tick over two hours on Monday.
16 January 2023
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Keys serves notice in knocking out former champ Kenin
A rejuvenated Madison Keys nailed 15 aces to send AO 2020 champion and 11th seed Sofia Kenin out of Melbourne Park draw on the first day of competition.
17 January 2022
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An open Open: champions abound in women's draw
Think you can predict the last woman standing at AO 2022? Good luck. No fewer than 14 women's singles major winners feature in the Melbourne Park draw ...
14 January 2022
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Women's draw: Barty, Osaka on collision course
The top seed and home favourite ends up in the same quarter as the defending champion as the women's singles draw was unveiled on Thursday.
13 January 2022
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Wimbledon Day 1: Murray, Djokovic survive, Tsitsipas out
Playing for the first time at Wimbledon since 2017, Andy Murray survived a wobble to reach the second round, where he joined defending champion Novak Djokovic.
29 June 2021
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Roland Garros: Injured Barty out in second round
World No.1 Ash Barty, the 2019 Roland Garros champion, succumbed to a hip injury in the second set of her match against Magda Linette.
3 June 2021
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Roland Garros: Barty, Swiatek on course for semifinal clash
Ash Barty and Iga Swiatek, the past two Roland Garros champions, are on track for a blockbuster semifinal meeting in Paris and headline a draw featuring a wealth of women's talent.
28 May 2021
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Osaka, Barty headline stacked Miami women’s draw
Ash Barty and Naomi Osaka, the world's top two women, are on course for a highly-anticipated Miami Open final clash, but must contend with an incredibly strong field to get there.
24 March 2021
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‘Couldn’t handle the pressure’: Kenin looks in the mirror after exit
Ousted by Kaia Kanepi on Thursday, the AO 2020 champion candidly admitted the expectations of living up to the biggest moment of her career weighed heavily on her in Melbourne.
11 February 2021
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Defending champ Kenin crushed by Kanepi
Sofia Kenin’s Australian Open title defence has come to a screeching halt, the American fourth seed bundled out by Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi in straight sets.
11 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 4 of AO 2021
Aussie cult hero faces Greek star, defending women's champ takes her turn and Coco eyes third-round glory
10 February 2021
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Kenin keeps her cool after tough tussle with Inglis
Aussie qualifier Maddison Inglis pushes the defending champion all the way before succumbing in two tough sets.
9 February 2021