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Sofia Kenin wins her first Grand Slam title beating Garbine Muguruza at the Australian Open

Sofia Kenin wins her first Grand Slam title beating Garbine Muguruza at the Australian Open

By Naveel Krishant
02/02/2020
American Sofia Kenin fulfilled her potential by winning a first Grand Slam title with victory over Spain's Garbine Muguruza at the Australian Open

American Sofia Kenin fulfilled her potential by winning a first Grand Slam title with victory over Spain's Garbine Muguruza at the Australian Open.

Kenin won 4-6 6-2 6-2 against two-time major winner Muguruza in Melbourne.

The 21-year-old was a child prodigy, who started making television appearances from the age of five and hitting with the stars soon after.

Kenin, who turned 21 in November, is the youngest Australian Open champion since Russian Maria Sharapova in 2008.

Source: BBC

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