Watching Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu win grand slam titles persuaded Sofia Kenin that she did not need to wait for her big breakthrough. The 21-year-old American came from a set down to defeat Garbine Muguruza and lift the Australian Open trophy in her first slam final. “My dad said just play and fight for every match that you’re playing and anything is possible. Speaking about his daughter’s Russian heritage ahead of the final, Kenin snr said: “The root is very tough, tough and bitter. “She’s really clever.

Source: The Irish Times February 02, 2020 19:41 UTC