Kenin and the improvement of her tennis after playing doubles: "It has given me more confidence when going out on the court"

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Sofia Kenin has not yet said her last word in the world of tennis. The 35-year-old American tennis player is currently ranked 35th in the WTA rankings, thanks to the great week she is having at the WTA Charleston, where she has already reached the semifinals of the tournament after defeating Anna Kalinskaya in the quarterfinals 6-4 and 6-3. In 2025, she seems to have a different image, after a 2024 season that ended with a record of 16 wins and 26 losses. This is largely due to the fact that since last year, she has also been regularly participating in the doubles category, where she is ranked 39th in the world. She confirmed this in an interview with Tennis Channel.

Great tennis against Kalinskaya

"I had never played against her before and didn't know what to expect from the match. I only managed to watch a five-minute video of her during breakfast. I went out knowing what I could do and focused on my game. I served well, fought hard, and played good tennis at key moments."

Happy with her current form

"When I play like this, I feel like I'm skating on ice and moving well. I'm in great physical shape, very happy. It's been a very positive week; everything seems easier when you're positive. I'm very happy with how I played today."

Good moment for American tennis

"We all try to support each other. The further one of us goes, the further we will all go together. We have very good players, which I think is incredible."

Benefits of playing doubles for her game

"Playing doubles helps a lot with services and returns. It makes you come to the net more often. It has given me more confidence when stepping onto the court. So I'm very happy with how it has helped me and how my singles matches are going this year."

Preference for two-week tournaments

"I prefer two-week tournaments because you have a day of rest between matches. But this week in Charleston, I am ready to give it my all. I'm in 'machine' mode and very grateful for the support I'm receiving from the people," stated Kenin, who has raised her level again thanks to her presence in doubles.

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