Kenin Shows Grit and Class in French Open Win Over Azarenka

Sofía Kenin delivered a brave performance and bought in Roland Garros on Thursday, defeating her companion of Grand Slam Victoria Azarenka 7-6(5),) 6-4 To advance to the third round.

The first set was a nerve and resistance test. Kenin continued 2-5 But he refused to bend. He established his game, dug at the return points, and turned to force a tiebreaker. There, she coined her balance and survived Azarenka 7-5.

The second set saw more round trip, but the American continued to apply pressure with his aggressive reference game and his best service. Ate 5-4He capitalized a narrow opening and broke Azarenka to seal the game in straight sets.

One of the most impressive aspects about Kenin at this time is its resurgence. Once classified as high as not. 4 In the world, she fell out of the top 200 After a difficult stretch full of injuries and inconsistency. Now classified No. 30She shows the son of the sand and the tactical sharpness that the 2020 Australian open.

His next challenge comes in the form of Madison Keys, the current champion of the Australian Open, who advanced with a dominant 6-1” 6-3 Win about Katie Boulter. With both players strongly, the next All-American clash promises high quality tennis and not shortage of shooting.

Regardless of the result, the victory was a reminder of why Kenin is still one of the most dangerous competitors on the tour when he is locked up, and was very locked in this match.