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Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Sofia Kenin battles past Victoria Azarenka into French Open third round
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates after winning her first round match against France's Varvara Gracheva REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/ File Photo PARIS - Former French Open runner-up Sofia Kenin showed her fighting qualities to beat unseeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 7-6(5) 6-4 in an intriguing meeting between Grand Slam champions on Thursday and moved into the Roland Garros third round. The American 31st seed, who reached the Paris final in 2020 and fell to Iga Swiatek, rallied from 5-2 down in the first set against fellow former Australian Open champion Azarenka and won a tight tiebreak to gain the upper hand in the clash. Kenin, who has climbed back up the world rankings to number 30 after plummeting to 235 in 2023 due to injuries, illness and off-court issues, went toe-to-toe with Azarenka again in the next set as another tiebreak seemed inevitable. The American secured the crucial break in the 10th game, however, and wrapped up the match to book an encounter with her compatriot and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys after the seventh seed beat Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
3 days ago
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- Straits Times
Kenin battles past Azarenka into French Open third round
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. celebrates after winning her first round match against France's Varvara Gracheva REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/ File Photo PARIS - Former French Open runner-up Sofia Kenin showed her fighting qualities to beat unseeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 7-6(5) 6-4 in an intriguing meeting between Grand Slam champions on Thursday and moved into the Roland Garros third round. The American 31st seed, who reached the Paris final in 2020 and fell to Iga Swiatek, rallied from 5-2 down in the first set against fellow former Australian Open champion Azarenka and won a tight tiebreak to gain the upper hand in the clash. Kenin, who has climbed back up the world rankings to number 30 after plummeting to 235 in 2023 due to injuries, illness and off-court issues, went toe-to-toe with Azarenka again in the next set as another tiebreak seemed inevitable. The American secured the crucial break in the 10th game, however, and wrapped up the match to book an encounter with her compatriot and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys after the seventh seed beat Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
How to Watch Victoria Azarenka vs. Sofia Kenin at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Victoria Azarenka vs. Sofia Kenin at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Round of 64 at the Roland Garros on Thursday, Sofia Kenin (ranked No. 30) takes on Victoria Azarenka (No. 75). Azarenka heads into the Round of 64 after winning in two sets, 6-0, 6-0, over Yanina Wickmayer on Tuesday in the Round of 128. Kenin's most recent match on Tuesday was a two-set win over Varvara Gracheva 6-3, 6-1 in the Round of 128. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Victoria Azarenka vs. Sofia Kenin: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 64 Round of 64 Date: Thursday, May 29 Thursday, May 29 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Victoria Azarenka vs. Sofia Kenin matchup stats Azarenka is 2-3 on clay over the past year, with no tournament titles. Azarenka has won 52.0% of her service games on clay over the past year and 54.0% of her return games. Azarenka has converted 61.4% of her break-point chances on clay (27 of 44) over the past year. In the the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Azarenka's most recent tournament, she was defeated 5-7, 4-6 by No. 25-ranked Magdalena Frech on May 9 in the Round of 64. The 26-year-old Kenin, who is seeking her first tournament win on clay in 2025, is 8-5 over the past year on that surface. On clay, Kenin has a 71.1% winning percentage in service games and a 40.5% winning percentage in return games. On clay Kenin has won 51.5% of break points, 50 out of 97, to rank 43rd. In the Internationaux de Strasbourg, Kenin's previous tournament, she clashed with No. 46-ranked Danielle Collins in the Round of 32 on May 19 and was defeated 1-6, 6-1, 2-6. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:56 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Azarenka through with 48-minute 'double bagel'
French Open 2025 Dates: 25 May-8 June Venue: Roland Garros Coverage: Live radio commentaries across 5 Live Sport and BBC Sounds, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app Victoria Azarenka raced into the second round of the French Open with a 48-minute 'double bagel' victory over Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer. At 35 years old, the Belarusian is the oldest player in the Open era to win a Grand Slam main-draw match 6-0 6-0. She also becomes the first woman to score a Grand Slam double bagel - winning a match without dropping a game - in three different decades. Wickmayer, who is currently ranked outside the world's top 1,000 and has said she will retire after Wimbledon this summer, held just one game point during the match. Two-time major winner Azarenka hit 15 winners and won 49 of the 66 points on offer, while Wickmayer was undone by 26 unforced errors. Only Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters - with six each - have won more Grand Slam matches with a 6-0 6-0 scoreline than Azarenka's five since 2000. It was her first double bagel win at a major since the 2016 Australian Open. Azarenka will either face former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin or France's Varvara Gracheva in the next round. Boulter and Fearnley earn maiden French Open wins Alcaraz 'expected worse' at start of French Open title defence Sinner overcomes late wobble to win Paris opener
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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Roland Garros: Wickmayer vs. Azarenka [73rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Roland Garros: Wickmayer vs. Azarenka [73rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview In the Round of 128 at the Roland Garros on Sunday, Yanina Wickmayer faces Victoria Azarenka (No. 73). Azarenka is the favorite (-1099) in this match against the underdog Wickmayer (+600). Tune in to watch the Roland Garros from May 19 - June 8 on Tennis Channel. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 6:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Yanina Wickmayer vs. Victoria Azarenka matchup info Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 TV Channel: Tennis Channel Tennis Channel Live Stream: Fubo Fubo Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Wickmayer vs. Azarenka Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Wickmayer has a 91.7% to win. Wickmayer vs. Azarenka Betting Odds Wickmayer vs. Azarenka matchup performance & stats
