Sofia Kenin's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sofia Kenin. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Sofia Kenin is an American professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in singles. She was the 2020 WTA Player of the Year, highlighted by winning the Australian Open and reaching the French Open final that same year. Kenin has secured five WTA singles titles and four WTA doubles titles, including the 2019 China Open and the 2024 Miami Open partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands, demonstrating her prowess in both singles and doubles competition.
1999: Serena Williams Wins
In 1999, Serena Williams was the last American player to win the WTA award for Most Improved Player of the Year prior to Sofia Kenin in 2019.
2001: Lindsay Davenport defeated world No. 1 in back-to-back weeks
In 2001, Lindsay Davenport achieved a similar feat by defeating the world No. 1 in back-to-back weeks, a historical comparison to Kenin's achievement.
2002: Serena Williams Wimbledon Win
In 2002, Serena Williams Wimbledon win is referenced as the last time an American woman younger than Kenin won a major singles title prior to Kenin's Australian Open win in 2020.
2014: Junior Grand Slam Debut and Junior Fed Cup Win
In 2014, Sofia Kenin made her junior Grand Slam debut and won the Junior Fed Cup representing the United States.
2018: Top 100 WTA Ranking
In 2018, Sofia Kenin made her debut in the top 100 of the WTA rankings as a teenager.
2019: Breakthrough Season
In 2019, Sofia Kenin had a breakthrough season, winning her first WTA doubles and singles titles, reaching the fourth round of the French Open, and improving her world ranking.
2019: First WTA Titles and Most Improved Player
In 2019, Sofia Kenin won her first three WTA titles and was named the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year.
2019: China Open Doubles Title
In 2019, Sofia Kenin won the China Open in women's doubles, partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
2020: WTA Player of the Year
In 2020, Sofia Kenin was named the WTA Player of the Year after winning the Australian Open and finishing as runner-up at the French Open.
2020: Australian Open Title
In 2020, Sofia Kenin won the Australian Open, becoming the youngest American to win a major women's singles title since Serena Williams in 1999.
April 2023: Moved back into top 150
As a result of her performance at the Miami Open, on 3 April 2023 Sofia Kenin moved back into the top 150.
September 2023: Reached the Semifinal at the Guadalajara Open
In September 2023, Sofia Kenin reached the semifinal at the Guadalajara Open, then moved more than 20 positions up to world No. 31 on 25 September 2023.
October 2023: Returned to the Top 30
Following the China Open, in October 2023 Sofia Kenin returned to the top 30 on 9 October 2023.
April 2024: Miami Open Doubles Win and Singles Match at Italian Open
In April 2024, Kenin and Bethanie Mattek Sands won the Miami Open in doubles and Kenin won her first tour-level singles match since January at the Italian Open, defeating Lucia Bronzetti. Kenin also received an obscenity warning during the match.
October 2024: Pan Pacific Open Semifinal and Return to Top 100
In October 2024, Sofia Kenin reached the semifinal at the Pan Pacific Open, returning to the top 100 on 28 October 2024 but lost the final to Zheng Qinwen.
2024: Miami Open Doubles Title
In 2024, Sofia Kenin won the Miami Open in women's doubles, partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
