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 a highly accomplished American professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in singles and No. 26 in doubles. In 2020, she was named WTA Player of the Year after winning the Australian Open and reaching the French Open final. Kenin has secured five WTA singles titles and four WTA doubles titles, including the prestigious 2019 China Open and 2024 Miami Open in partnership with Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Her success highlights her prominent position in professional tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Serena Williams' Grand Slam Win

In 1999, Serena Williams won a Grand Slam title.

1999: Serena Williams US Open

In 1999, Serena Williams won the US Open at 17 years old.

1999: WTA Most Improved Player Award

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

2001: Davenport's Feat

In 2001, Lindsay Davenport defeated the world No. 1 in back-to-back weeks.

2002: Serena Williams Wimbledon Title

In 2002, Serena Williams won the Wimbledon title.

2014: Junior Grand Slam Debut and Junior Fed Cup Victory

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

2014: Junior Fed Cup Win

In 2014, Sofia Kenin won the Junior Fed Cup.

2018: Top 100 WTA Ranking Debut

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

2018: WTA Quarterfinal and Top 100 Entry

In 2018, Sofia Kenin reached her first WTA quarterfinal at the Auckland Open, entered the top 100 by reaching the second round of the Indian Wells Open, and achieved her first top-ten victory against Caroline Garcia at the Mallorca Open.

2019: Reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal since 2019

At the Guadalajara Open, Sofia Kenin reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal since 2019 and then the semifinal, moving more than 20 positions up to world No. 31 on 25 September 2023.

2019: First Three WTA Titles and WTA Most Improved Player of the Year

In 2019, Kenin won her first three WTA titles and was named the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year.

2019: Representing the United States in 2019

In 2019, Sofia Kenin represented the United States in the Fed Cup, losing to Ashleigh Barty in the first round against Australia. However, she later defeated Timea Bacsinszky against Switzerland.

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. She reached the fourth round of the French Open, upsetting Serena Williams.

2019: China Open Doubles Title

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

2020: Top-5 Win Since 2020 Australian Open

At the Italian Open, Kenin defeated world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, marking her first top-5 win since defeating world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty at the 2020 Australian Open.

2020: First Singles Final Since 2020

Following reaching her first singles final since 2020 at the San Diego Open, Sofia Kenin moved 40 positions up close to the top 50.

2020: Kenin Keeps the United States in the World Group for 2020

In 2019, Sofia Kenin represented the United States in the Fed Cup where she defeated Timea Bacsinszky to win the tie 3–1 and keep the United States in the World Group for 2020.

2020: Australian Open Title

In 2020, Kenin won the Australian Open, becoming the youngest American to win a major women's singles title since Serena Williams in 1999.

2020: Defending maximum points for winning the Australian Open in 2020

In 2020, Sofia Kenin was defending the maximum points she earned from winning the tournament. After losing in the first round to Madison Keys in January 2022, her world ranking plummeted to No. 95 when updated following the conclusion of the tournament on 31 January 2022.

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 runner-up at the French Open.

2020: Australian Open Victory and Lyon Open Title

In 2020, Sofia Kenin won the Australian Open for her first Grand Slam singles title and also won the Lyon Open. She reached a career-best ranking of No. 4 in the world.

2020: Billie Jean King Cup Finals Qualification

In 2020, after the Fed Cup competition changed its name to the Billie Jean King Cup, Kenin played in the Qualifying round against Latvia, defeating Anastasija Sevastova and partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands to win the decisive doubles rubber, advancing the United States to the Finals.

2020: First Top-20 Win Since 2020 French Open

Kenin recorded her first top-20 win since the 2020 French Open by defeating Liudmila Samsonova at the Qatar Ladies Open. She then lost in the second round to Veronika Kudermetova, and in the first round at Dubai to Marie Bouzková.

April 2023: Return to Top 150

As a result of reaching the third round at the Miami Open, on 3 April 2023, Sofia Kenin moved back into the top 150 in the rankings.

September 2023: Guadalajara Open Semifinal and Ranking Increase

At the Guadalajara Open, Sofia Kenin reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal since 2019 and then the semifinal, moving more than 20 positions up to world No. 31 on 25 September 2023.

October 2023: Return to Top 30 After China Open

Following the China Open in October 2023, Sofia Kenin returned to the top 30 in the world rankings.

2023: First singles semifinal in more than a year (since 2023 in Guadalajara)

In October, at the Pan Pacific Open, she entered as a wildcard and reached her first singles semifinal in more than a year (since 2023 in Guadalajara) and then the final

April 2024: Doubles Win at Miami Open and Return to Top 50

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

October 2024: Pan Pacific Open Final and Return to Top 100

In October 2024, Sofia Kenin reached the final of the Pan Pacific Open, her first singles semifinal in more than a year, and returned to the top 100 in the singles rankings on 28 October 2024.