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Sofia Kenin admits to struggling with pressure of title defence after Australian Open exit – Wide World of Sports

‘Nervous’ reigning champ’s sobering admission

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Reigning Australian Open women’s champion Sofia Kenin has broken down in tears after her stunning second-round exit at the hands of Kaia Kanepi.
Coming into the match after a scratchy first-round performance by her high standards, Kenin was unable to get her game going, with Kanepi securing a 6-3 6-2 win.
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The 22-year-old admitted the nerves and the expectation of being a defending champion got to her, wiping away tears as she spoke to the…

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