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Sofia Kenin admits to struggling with pressure as Australian Open title defence ends – ABC News
Last year’s winner fought back tears as she reflected on her straight-sets loss to Kaia Kanepi at Melbourne Park, which marked the earliest departure of a defending…
An emotional Sofia Kenin says she “couldn’t really handle the pressure” of being defending Australian Open champion after making a second-round exit at Melbourne Park.
Key points:
- Kenin says she placed too much expectation on herself after winning the women’s title last year
- Her loss marks the earliest exit of a defending women’s champion since 2003
- Kenin praised Kaia Kanepi, saying she deserved her win
The fourth-seeded Kenin lost 6-3, 6-2 to Kaia Kanepi in just over an hour on Margaret Court Arena…
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