Sofia Kenin is an American professional tennis player, born on November 14, 1998, in Moscow, Russia. She is known for her aggressive baseline game, mental fortitude, and tactical versatility on the WTA Tour. Kenin turned professional in 2017 after a successful junior career, during which she was ranked as high as world No. 2 and won the Orange Bowl in 2014. Kenin’s most notable achievement came in 2020 when she won the Australian Open singles title, defeating Garbine Muguruza in the final. This victory made her the youngest American woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1999 and propelled her to a career-high singles ranking of No. 4 in the world. In the same year, she reached the final of the French Open, losing to Iga Swiatek. Kenin has won five WTA singles titles, including the 2020 Australian Open, 2020 Lyon, 2019 Hobart, 2019 Mallorca, and 2019 Guangzhou. She has also claimed four WTA doubles titles, most recently partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the 2024 Abu Dhabi and Miami tournaments. Kenin’s consistent performances have kept her among the top American players, and she has represented the United States in team competitions such as the Fed Cup. In 2025, she reached the final at Charleston and made semifinals at Tokyo, as well as quarterfinals at Hobart and Dubai, demonstrating her ongoing competitiveness on the tour. She is coached primarily by her father and is recognized for her tenacious spirit and adaptability across different surfaces. As of 2025, Kenin remains a prominent figure in women’s tennis, regularly competing in major tournaments and continuing to challenge top-ranked opponents.