Sofia Kenin Upsets Xinyu Wang at Pan Pacific Open

The former Australian Open champion advances to the second round in Tokyo after defeating the 10th seed.

Overview

Sofia Kenin defeated 10th-seeded Xinyu Wang of China 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
Kenin, a former Australian Open champion, maintained her perfect record against Wang with this victory.
The American player, currently ranked No. 155, has faced challenges due to injuries and a COVID-19 withdrawal in recent years.
Kenin will face Denmark's Clara Tauson in the second round after Tauson's win over Japan's Nao Hibino.
Other notable first-round winners in Tokyo include Katie Boulter and Moyuka Uchijima, while top-seeded players advanced in the Guangzhou Open.