Former World No. 4 Kenin arrived in Tokyo ranked No. 155 but is set to soar back into the Top 100 by Monday.
Sofia Kenin’s Stunning Tokyo Run Continues, Setting Up Ninth Career Final Appearance
Sofia Kenin’s remarkable resurgence continued in Tokyo on Saturday as she secured her place in the WTA 500 final with a confident 6-4, 6-4 win over Katie Boulter. This will be her first final in over a year and, remarkably, marks her return to late-stage rounds for the first time since September of last year, when she reached the semifinals in Guadalajara.
Kenin entered Tokyo ranked No. 155 but has already guaranteed a leap into the Top 100, with a projected ranking just inside the Top 90 when the new rankings release on Monday. If she clinches the Tokyo title, she could ascend further, potentially landing back within the Top 70.
This final is Kenin’s ninth at the tour level, where she has an impressive track record of 5-3 in her previous eight championship matches. As the 2020 Australian Open champion, Kenin’s career finals showcase her resilience and talent:
Sofia Kenin’s Career Finals (Tour-Level):
– 2019 Hobart – Champion (d. Schmiedlova)
– 2019 Acapulco – Runner-Up (l. to Wang)
– 2019 Mallorca – Champion (d. Bencic)
– 2019 Guangzhou – Champion (d. Stosur)
– 2020 Australian Open – Champion (d. Muguruza)
– 2020 Lyon – Champion (d. Friedsam)
– 2020 Roland Garros – Runner-Up (l. to Swiatek)
– 2023 San Diego – Runner-Up (l. to Krejcikova)
– 2024 Tokyo – TBD (vs. Zheng)
With her career on an exciting upward trajectory again, Kenin faces off against Zheng in the Tokyo final—setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
