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. A significant accomplishment was winning the 2020 Australian Open, which led to her being named WTA Player of the Year. She also reached the final of the 2020 French Open. Kenin has secured five WTA singles titles and four doubles titles, with notable wins including the 2019 China Open and 2024 Miami Open in doubles, partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Serena Williams' US Open Victory

In 1999, Serena Williams won the US Open, a benchmark later referenced when Sofia Kenin became the youngest American to win a major singles title since Williams.

1999: Serena Williams WTA Award

In 1999, Serena Williams won the WTA award before Kenin received the WTA award Most Improved Player of the Year.

2001: Lindsay Davenport's achievement

In 2001, Lindsay Davenport achieved the feat of defeating the world No. 1 in back-to-back weeks, an achievement later matched by Sofia Kenin.

2002: Serena Williams' Wimbledon Win

Serena Williams won Wimbledon in 2002. This is the year mentioned when Kenin became the youngest American woman to win a major singles title.

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 runner-up in the US Open girls' singles event. She also won the USTA Girls 18s National Championship during the summer.

2015: USTA International Spring Championships and US Open Junior Runner-Up

In 2015, Sofia Kenin won the USTA International Spring Championships and finished runner-up at the US Open junior event, reaching No. 2 in the world junior rankings.

2017: Top 100 WTA Ranking and US Open Success

In 2017, Sofia Kenin rose into the top 100 of the WTA rankings, advanced beyond the first round of a Grand Slam at the US Open, and turned professional, foregoing a scholarship to the University of Miami.

2019: First WTA Singles and Doubles Titles

In 2019, Sofia Kenin won her first WTA doubles title at the Auckland Open with Eugenie Bouchard and her first WTA singles title at the Hobart International.

2019: First WTA Titles and Most Improved Player

In 2019, Sofia Kenin won her first three WTA titles and finished the year just outside the top 10, being named the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year.

2019: China Open Doubles Title

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

2019: Lower-Level Tournament Success

Sofia Kenin experienced success at lower-level tournaments in 2019, setting the stage for her Grand Slam performance in 2020.

2020: Kenin defeats Ashleigh Barty

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

2020: Kenin wins against Liudmila Samsonova

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

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.

2020: Australian Open Victory and Lyon Open Title

In 2020, Sofia Kenin won the Australian Open, her first Grand Slam singles title, and also won the Lyon Open before the WTA Tour shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2024: Kenin wins Miami Open, 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.