Indian Wells Lives Up to Expectations as Fans Capture Salty Handshake Drama Between American Stars Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens

The BNP Paribas Open is underway and several great matches have already entertained the tennis community. In addition to some outstanding performances, the opening rounds of the tournament featured many intense rivalries. One such match took place between the American tennis players, Sloane Stephens and Sofia Kenin.

Since they were compatriots, many anticipated a hearty embrace between the two players after the match. Proving them wrong, their cold handshake after the match surprised several fans. Here’s how the two WTA American stars reacted after their fierce clash at Indian Wells.

Fans react to Sloane Stephens and Sofia Kenin’s salty handshake

It was Sofia Kenin who prevailed in the all-American clash in the highly anticipated event, the Indian Wells Masters. During their second meeting on the WTA Tour, she dominated Sloane Stephens and won the match 6-4, 6-1. However, it was their not-so-friendly exchange at the net that caught the attention of the entire tennis community.

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The match was sealed with a cold handshake between the former major champions as Stephens got outclassed by her compatriot. A number of fans spotted it when the official WTA page on Twitter posted a video clip of the match-winning point. The entire tennis realm flocked to the comments section to react to their salty exchange at the net.

One of the fans commented, “WTA and salty handshakes name a better duo”

Meanwhile, one of the users hailed Kenin for prevailing in the battle of Grand Slam champions. The fans said, “In a duel of Slam champions, today far from the best phase, Sofia Kenin wins over Sloane Stephens in Indian Wells” (Google Translate).

Others reacted in a similar way,

After an incredible display in the first round of the tournament, Kenin will now lock horns against the reigning Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina.

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Who do you think will win the exciting matchup between the Grand Slam champions? Do you think Kenin can go all the way to win the BNP Paribas Open and mark her return to form in style? Let us know in the comments section.