Overview

• Sofia Kenin, the former Australian Open champion, was upset by Arina Rodionova, ranked 113th, in the second round of the Brisbane International.
• Despite having opportunities in both sets, Kenin was constantly under pressure on her serve.
• Rodionova, a 34-year-old Australian who has never been ranked in the top 100, clinched the first set with an ace.
• Kenin, who was seeded 14th in Brisbane, wasted a set point at 5-3 in the second set, giving Rodionova a break point.
• Rafael Nadal, now ranked No. 672 after a long rehabilitation from a hip injury, was set to play his first competitive match in 12 months.