Sofia Kenin Stuns Azarenka—But the Real Surprise Came Late in the Match

Sofia Kenin delivered a gritty performance to defeat Victoria Azarenka 7-6(5), 6-4 in the second round of Roland Garros, advancing to the tournament’s third round for the first time since 2020 The match, held on May 29, 2025, featured two former Grand Slam champions and lived up to its high expectations with intense baseline rallies and dramatic momentum swings.

Kenin, seeded 31st, showed remarkable resilience by clawing back from a 5-2 deficit in the opening set. She forced a tiebreak and edged out Azarenka, a two-time Australian Open winner, to take the lead The American maintained her composure in the second set, breaking Azarenka’s serve in the crucial tenth game to seal the victory.

This win marks a significant milestone for Kenin, who has battled her way back up the rankings after injuries and setbacks in recent seasons She now prepares to face fellow American Madison Keys in the next round, while Azarenka, ranked 75th, exits the tournament despite a dominant first-round performance.