Contreras Gomez ousts Kenin; Pliskova eases through Tokyo opener
Despite her position as a qualifier, Contreras Gomez was the higher-ranked player in her Tokyo opener. Kenin, who reached a career-high No.4 in 2020,
Despite her position as a qualifier, Contreras Gomez was the higher-ranked player in her Tokyo opener. Kenin, who reached a career-high No.4 in 2020,
Due to reciprocal wild card deals with Tennis Australia and the French Tennis Federation, Venus and Sofia will be joined by fellow Americans CoCo Vandeweghe, Elizabeth Mandlik, Peyton Stearns, Eleana Yu, Australia's Jaimee Fourlis, and France's Harmony Tan.
while Venus pulled out due to an injury, Kenin announced her withdrawal, as the 22-year-old American has tested positive for Covid-19
The 26-year-old Spaniard was unseeded at a Grand Slam for the first time since 2014 but defied low expectations and a torrid 18 months to come within one victory of a third Major.
Sofia Kenin rallied from one set down in the Australian Open final at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 and claim her first Major title.
Ashleigh Barty, who was looking to become the first Australian woman in 40 years to reach the final, lost 6-7(8), 5-7 to Sofia Kenin in the semifinal.
The victory is also being seen as successful revenge for the 23-year-old Australian.
She will be up against America's number 14 seed Sofia Kenin in the quarters.
Coco Gauff scored 39 winners in comparison to Sofia Kenin's 28 but the latter had just 22 unforced errors while the American teenager blasted 48 miscues.
In other second-round action on Wednesday, American Danielle Collins defeated Vera Lapko of Belarus 6-1, 3-6, 6-1.
