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. Her most notable achievement is winning the 2020 Australian Open. She also reached the final of the 2020 French Open, earning her the WTA Player of the Year award. Kenin has secured five singles titles and four doubles titles on the WTA Tour, with key doubles victories including the 2019 China Open and the 2024 Miami Open, partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands. She is considered one of the prominent figures in American tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Serena Williams Wins Award

In 1999, Serena Williams became the last American player to win the WTA award, and Sofia Kenin would follow in her footsteps in 2019, earning the award.

2001: Lindsay Davenport's achievement

In 2001, Lindsay Davenport defeated the world No. 1 in back-to-back weeks. This is used as a reference for Kenin's achievement in defeating the world No. 1 players in back-to-back weeks in 2019.

2002: Serena Williams Wimbledon Win

In 2002, Serena Williams won Wimbledon. Sofia Kenin became the youngest American woman to win a major singles title since Serena.

2013: First Junior Titles

In 2013, Sofia Kenin won her first titles in both singles and doubles on the ITF Junior Circuit and progressed to the Grade-1 level.

2014: Junior Grand Slam Debut and Junior Fed Cup Win

In 2014, Sofia Kenin made her junior Grand Slam debut and represented the United States at the Junior Fed Cup, winning the tournament.

2014: Kenin wins Junior Fed Cup

In 2014, Sofia Kenin won the Junior Fed Cup.

2015: US Open Girls' Singles Runner-Up

In 2015, Sofia Kenin finished as runner-up in the US Open girls' singles event and also won the USTA Girls 18s National Championship.

2015: USTA International Spring Championships Win

In 2015, Sofia Kenin won the USTA International Spring Championships, a Grade-1 tournament and also won the USTA Girls 18s National Championship.

2018: Kenin endorsed by Fila

Between 2018 and 2022, Sofia Kenin was endorsed by Fila for her clothing and shoes.

2018: WTA Top 100 Debut

In 2018, Sofia Kenin made her debut in the top 100 of the WTA rankings as a teenager.

2019: Breakthrough Year in WTA

In 2019, Sofia Kenin experienced a breakthrough year, winning her first WTA doubles title at the Auckland Open, her first WTA singles title at the Hobart International, reaching another WTA final at the Mexican Open, and reaching the fourth round at the French Open.

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: Asian Hardcourt Success and WTA Elite Trophy

In 2019, Sofia Kenin won her third singles title of the year at the Guangzhou International Open and partnered with Bethanie Mattek-Sands to win her second doubles title of the year at the China Open. She also qualified for the WTA Elite Trophy.

2019: China Open Doubles Title

In 2019, Sofia Kenin won the China Open doubles title partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

2020: Kenin defeats Ashleigh Barty at the Australian Open

In 2020, Sofia Kenin defeated world No. 1, Ashleigh Barty, at the Australian Open during her run to the title.

2020: Kenin plays in Billie Jean King Cup

In 2020, Sofia Kenin played in the Qualifying round in a tie against Latvia a week after winning the 2020 Australian Open. Kenin partnered with Bethanie Mattek-Sands to defeat the two of them in the decisive doubles rubber. The United States advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

2020: Kenin defeats Liudmila Samsonova at Qatar Ladies Open

In 2020, Sofia Kenin recorded her first top-20 win since the 2020 French Open by defeating world No. 15, Liudmila Samsonova, at the Qatar Ladies Open.

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: Kenin wins tie against Timea Bacsinszky

In 2020, Sofia Kenin was selected to play the last singles rubber against Timea Bacsinszky. Kenin defeated Bacsinszky to win the tie 3–1 and keep the United States in the World Group for 2020.

2020: Australian Open Win and Lyon Open Title

In 2020, Sofia Kenin won the Australian Open for her first Grand Slam singles title and also won the inaugural Lyon Open.

2020: Australian Open Title

In 2020, Sofia Kenin won the Australian Open, becoming the American No. 1 and the youngest American to win a Grand Slam women's singles title since Serena Williams in 1999.

January 2021: Kenin signs endorsement deal with Motorola

In January 2021, Sofia Kenin signed an endorsement deal with Motorola, an American consumer electronics and telecommunications company.

May 2021: Kenin announced as brand ambassador for KT Tape

In May 2021, Sofia Kenin was announced as a brand ambassador for the fitness kinesio-therapeutic tape brand KT Tape.

2022: Kenin sponsored by Free People Movement

Since 2022, Sofia Kenin has been sponsored by the American athletics company Free People Movement.

April 2023: Kenin moves back into the top 150

On April 3, 2023, Sofia Kenin moved back into the top 150 after reaching the third round at the Miami Open.

September 2023: Kenin reaches Guadalajara Open semifinal and moves up in rankings

In September 2023, Sofia Kenin reached the semifinal at the Guadalajara Open, moving more than 20 positions up to world No. 31 on September 25, 2023.

October 2023: Kenin returns to top 30

In October 2023, following the China Open, Sofia Kenin returned to the top 30 on October 9, 2023.

April 2024: Kenin wins Miami Open in doubles and returns to top 50

In April 2024, Sofia Kenin, partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands, won the Miami Open, defeating Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. As a result, she returned to the top 50 in the doubles rankings on April 1, 2024.

October 2024: Kenin reaches Pan Pacific Open final and returns to top 100

In October 2024, Sofia Kenin reached the final at the Pan Pacific Open, returning to the top 100 on October 28, 2024. She lost the final to Zheng Qinwen.