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Sofia Kenin, defending champion at the Australian Open, has been knocked out in the second round. She was defeated by 35-year-old Kaia Kanepi 6-3 6-2, a veteran who is experiencing a new lease of life in her career after reaching the final at last week’s Gippsland Trophy. Kanepi was swinging freely, hitting 22 winners and […] READ MORE
The 2020 Australian Open women’s singles tournament is in the books and it ended in glory for 21 year old American Sofia Kenin. Kenin battled back from a set down to beat accomplished Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 4-6 6-2 6-2 in a battle where Kenin was dominant after dropping the first set and never surrendered her […] READ MORE
Saturday features the women’s final at the Australian Open. Two-time Major champion Garbine Muguruza will face off against American Sofia Kenin, who is in her first career Major final. Who will win? Our writers are here to offer their thoughts on the match. Predicting are Nurein Ahmed, Jim Smith, Ryan Schick, Andrew Watson, and myself […] READ MORE
Thursday is women’s semifinal day at the Australian Open (well, and one men’s semifinal). Our writers here at LWOT are offering their thoughts on predictions on both of the women’s matches. Predicting the semifinal matches are Jim Smith, Ryan Schick, myself (Yesh Ginsburg), Australian Open Women’s Semifinal Predictions Sofia Kenin vs Ashleigh Barty Jim: Kenin […] READ MORE
Day 9 of the Australian Open sees two women’s quarterfinal matches. #1 seed Ashleigh Barty takes on Petra Kvitova, while CoCo conquerer Sofia Kenin meets shock quarterfinalist Ons Jabeur. Who will win? Our panelists give their thoughts. We also have predictions for the two men’s quarterfinals on Day 9. Predicting the women’s matches are Ryan […] READ MORE