Sofia Kenin

Professional tennis player

American Moscow, Russia Scorpio 170 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional tennis player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/11/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceMoscow, Russia
Zodiac SignScorpio

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SummarySofia Anna Kenin is an American professional tennis player who won the 2020 Australian Open singles title, her first Grand Slam title.
Early LifeBorn in Moscow, Russia, she moved to the United States a few months later and was raised in Florida, where she began playing tennis at a young age.
Playing StyleKnown for an aggressive style and mental resilience on court.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
PlaysRight-handed
Preferred SurfaceHard court

Personal Life

ResidencePembroke Pines, Florida, USA

Family

FatherAlexander Kenin, who also coaches her
MotherSvetlana Kenina
SiblingsOne younger sister

Career

Turned Professional2017
Singles TitlesFive WTA singles titles
Career-High Singles RankingWorld No. 4 (March 2020)
Major Achievements
  • Won the 2020 Australian Open singles title
  • Runner-up at the 2020 French Open
  • Named WTA Player of the Year for 2020
  • Named WTA Most Improved Player of the Year for 2019
Fed CupFinalist with the United States team in 2018
Career-High Doubles RankingWorld No. 21 (January 2025)

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Style Quotient

GameAggressive baseline play with a wide variety of shots
NicknameSonya

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her nickname on tour is Sonya, reflecting her Russian heritage.
2. She is fluent in both English and Russian.
3. She was born into a Jewish family.
4. She won the 2016 USTA Girls 18s National Championship.

Also born on 14 November

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