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In the midst of the glory and excitement of the US Open, a different kind of battle is also occurring in American tennis. In New York, it has also been a fashionable match between style and the sweltering climate. Sofia Kenin, the rising star of the tennis court, has not only been training thoroughly but also experimenting with her fashion choices. In an exclusive interview, Kenin let the cat out of the bag about her newly discovered love for fashion and shared how a fan-favorite celebrity’s fashion style left her excited and inspired.

Kenin disclosed that she draws motivation from the sartorial sense of Hollywood celebrity and model, Hailey Bieber. Miami’s sweltering weather conditions make it difficult for her to put out her own A-game. Yet, Kenin changes her outfits to balance being both comfortable and chic. At the US Open too, Kenin continues to evolve, both in tennis and fashion.

Despite Miami’s scorching heat, Hailey Bieber-inspired Sofia Kenin triumphs in tennis and style

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Sofia Kenin is energized for the US Open, and her journey has had difficulties. She managed a quad injury before the competition, yet her determination hasn’t faltered. She aims to win the US Open and her way of dealing with fashion is similar to how she approaches tennis as well: she’s flexible and versatile. In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, the American tennis ace was asked about the inspiration behind her adorable fashion choices. Kenin immediately referenced Hailey Bieber, who’s a well-known name among Hollywood fashion lovers.

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Kenin shared,” I have very different kinds of styles I like to try. One is similar to how Hailey Bieber dresses…” She is inspired by how Justin Bieber’s partner manages to look luxurious and comfortable simultaneously. However, Kenin also joked that in Miami’s heat and humidity, it’s not practically possible to don such styles regularly. She added, “Unfortunately, in Miami, I cannot wear that because it’s so hot, but I love anything casual.”

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In the interview, Kenin conceded that she has various styles. Sometimes she wears casual garments like jeans and denim jackets, and other times the American goes for a more put-together look with blouses and shorts. However, it has not been all play and no work for the young star; Kenin won her first match against Ana Bogdan with ease and secured a spot in the next round. The American, who spoke out in the past about how media attention affected her, will now face a tough opponent in Russia’s Daria Kasatkina.

Kenin once shared the impact of attention on her performance

Kenin, one of America’s crop of young tennis champions, discussed in 2020 how her presence on the tour has been affected by the spotlight following her breakthrough. She shared that she appreciated the attention. However, it admittedly brought a whole new set of pressure points and expectations on her. She expressed that in time, she hoped to tackle it and keep her momentum going.

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The American also added that she always strives for victory. Kenin doesn’t dwell on setbacks and keeps her focus on performing well. Fans and followers are excited to see her play and watch her fashionable outfits on and off the court. Let us know which outfit inspires you the most, and how deep you think Kenin might make it in her home Slam!

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