Kenin broke in the opening stages of the second set to lead 2-0, coming through a protracted effort to break on her sixth break point of the game.
Playing more contained, consistent tennis from the baseline, Kenin did well to stay level with Stephens until breaking in the final game of the first set to pocket a one-set lead. Under the lights on Stadium Court, Kenin reversed her fortune by edging Stephens in a tight opening set before racing away with the match. Stephens prevailed in their first meeting, which came last year in Toronto, edging Kenin 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5. Kenin will face reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Saturday.įacing each other for just the second time in their careers, Kenin came into the match looking for her first win over Stephens and first victory over a fellow major champion since defeating Jelena Ostapenko at 2021 Roland Garros. Former World No.2 Sofia Kenin advanced to the second round at the BNP Paribas Open after defeating fellow American Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday night.
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