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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 11, 2021 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. looks dejected after losing her second round match against Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi REUTERS/Loren Elliott
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 11, 2021 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. looks dejected after losing her second round match against Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi REUTERS/Loren Elliott
American tennis player Sofia Kenin impressed one and all when she won the Australian Open 2020 title. She was having a great run and even came as high as being World No. 4 in the women’s section.
After winning the AO 2020 and being the finalist at the French Open 2020, Sofia could not capitalize on her form. The tide turned and she failed to register similar splendid performances in 2021. And that seems to be continuing in 2022 as well.
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Downhill route for Sofia Kenin
As a result of a poor 2021, she finished last season as the World No. 12. Currently, things have gone from bad to worse for the American player as she crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open 2022.
Due to that, she will now drop out of the top 90, which is a huge blow. From being the World No. 4 to being ranked outside the top 90 is a massive disappointment.
Kenin would drop to outside the top 90 (!) with a loss today.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 17, 2022
Keys coming from a title in Adelaide. https://t.co/STcDCWSfuq
Upset on Day 1 of the Australian Open 2022
Reflecting on her match, she lost to her American counterpart Madison Keys in two close-fought sets. She lost the match 6-7(2), 5-7. During the match, Keys managed to hit 16 aces past Kenin.
They both managed to break each other’s service games. However, it was Madison who managed to play a steady game during the crunch moments of the match.
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 05: Sofia Kenin of The United States of America reacts in her Third Round match against Jessica Pegula of The United States of America during day seven of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tnani Badreddine/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Plenty of time to bounce back
There is still a long way to go as the 2022 season has just begun. There will be plenty of opportunities ahead for Sofia to regroup and perform better after this shocking opening round exit.
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The Australian Open 2022 begins today and will end on January 30th. This is the first opportunity for the players to get their hands on a Grand Slam trophy. We wish all players the best of luck for a coming couple of weeks.
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