Kenin wins year’s 2nd title

Lyon, March 8

Top seed Sofia Kenin won the inaugural Lyon Open with victory over unseeded German Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-2 4-6 6-4 in today’s final and became the first player on the WTA tour to win two trophies in 2020. Kenin, the new Australian Open champion, came into the tournament with a point to prove having not won a match in either Dubai or Qatar last month but the 21-year-old found herself pushed to three sets for the fourth consecutive round.

Kenin hit 29 winners but suffered with 42 unforced errors compared to her opponent’s 21. It was the fifth title of Kenin’s career.

Svitolina-Bouzkova in final

Mexico City: Top seed Elina Svitolina steamrolled her way into the final of the Monterrey Open when she routed Arantxa Rus 6-0 6-1 in an evening semifinal on Saturday. Ukrainian Svitolina, who has not dropped a set in her four matches, will try to keep her record intact when she meets Czech ninth seed Marie Bouzkova in the decider. Bouzkova has not lost a set either, after surprising British second seed Johanna Konta 6-3 6-4.

Andreescu out injured

Indian Wells (US): World No. 4 Bianca Andreescu won’t defend her title at Indian Wells, pulling out of next week’s BNP Paribas Open with a left knee injury. — Reuters