Sofia Kenin has won the 2020 Australian Open title by defeating Garbine Muguruza. The closely contested match went the distance, as both players split the first two sets. Ultimately though, Kenin’s mental strength proved a handy tool. She did not lose heart after Muguruza won the opening set. In fact, she took her game up a level, playing like a seasoned champion until the last point.
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Your #AO2020 Women's Singles Champion, @SofiaKenin 👏 #AusOpen
Sofia went on to dominate the second set and win it 6-2 to go level. She continued her domination in the deciding set to win the match 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. The contest lasted for 2 hours and 3 minutes. The match point was disappointing as Muguruza hit a double fault to give Kenin the win.
The young American served a commendable 74% of first serves in, winning 64% of those points. Muguruza did not help herself with 45 unforced errors and just 32 winners. Kenin, on the other hand, kept her game tidy with 28 winners and 23 unforced errors.
Fans react on twitter as Sofia Kenin wins championship
As the women’s Australian Open concluded, fans on twitter were quick to react to the news of a new champion down under.
Maiden Slam Moment! @SofiaKenin captures her first Grand Slam title in a fearless 4-6 6-2 6-2 comeback over Muguruza for the #AusOpen women’s singles 🏆 #AO2020
Fellow tennis player Jabeur too congratulated Kenin.
Wow good job @SofiaKenin 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Kenin proved to the world she has the character of a champion indeed as she won her very first Grand Slam final.
congratulations 🏆 amazing 😎effort @SofiaKenin on your 1st slam @AustralianOpen 🎾💪👍
Kenin Muguruza. #AusOpen
21yo Sofia Kenin beats Garbiñe Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to win her first Grand Slam title at the #AusOpen. What an incredible first Major final she played. [getty]
Fans were left gushing at the way Kenin handled the pressure and came out on top.
So good ! Can't wait to come back! So happy for @SofiaKenin
WOW! The 21yo Sofia Kenin is the Australian Open 2020 winner!
Even US Open could not resist tweeting out.
A new star is born 💫 21-year-old Sofia Kenin defeats Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to claim the first Grand Slam title of her career! @SofiaKenin | #AusOpen
Jelena Djokovic too took to twitter to congratulate Kenin.
What a match! Congratulations @SofiaKenin 👏👏👏
First Grand Slam title 🏆 @SofiaKenin secures the @AustralianOpen trophy after defeating Muguruza, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2!
One fan tweeted out an interesting fact too.
Hats off to Sofia Kenin. She is the first American Woman other than the Williams sisters to win the Australian Open since Jennifer Capriati in 2002.
An emotional and distraught Garbine Muguruza was visibly shaken by the loss, but was ever so graceful in defeat.
What an amazing tournament, @GarbiMuguruza! 👏 #AO2020 | #AusOpen
Muguruza did have a light moment, kidding with the crowd.
An exciting end to the women’s singles championship. A new and young champion once again in Kenin.