Kenin - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Kenin's full name is Sofia Anna Kenin, and she was born on November 14, 1998, in Moscow, Russia.
- 2. She moved to the United States with her family at a young age and became a naturalized citizen in 2017.
- 3. Kenin started playing tennis at the age of five and turned professional in 2017.
- 4. She is known for her aggressive baseline game, quick footwork, and ability to hit winners from both wings.
- 5. Kenin had a breakout year in 2020 when she won her first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, defeating Garbine Muguruza in the final.
- 6. She followed up her Australian Open victory by winning the Lyon Open and reaching the final of the French Open later that year.
- 7. Kenin has a career-high ranking of World No. 4, achieved in October 2020.
- 8. She has also represented the United States in Fed Cup competition and won the 2017 Junior Fed Cup with her team.
- 9. Kenin is coached by her father, Alexander Kenin, who has been instrumental in her development as a player.
- 10. Off the court, Kenin is known for her competitive spirit, determination, and work ethic, which have helped her achieve success at a young age in the highly competitive world of professional tennis.