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Abu Dhabi Open: Sofia Kenin out after quarters loss to Maria Sakkari
Updated On: 12 January, 2021 08:04 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | AP
The Greek player hit nine aces against none for Kenin and 23 winners to the American`s eight. Sakkari`s next opponent is fourth-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, who made it 13 tour wins in a row by beating Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 for a place in the semifinals.
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Sofia Kenin
Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin was eliminated from the season-opening Abu Dhabi Open in the quarterfinals on Monday after a three-set loss to Maria Sakkari.
Kenin won the opening set but faded as ninth-seeded Sakkari won 2-6, 6-2, 6-0. It was only Kenin`s third loss in 14 career tour quarterfinal matches.
The Greek player hit nine aces against none for Kenin and 23 winners to the American`s eight. Sakkari`s next opponent is fourth-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, who made it 13 tour wins in a row by beating Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 for a place in the semifinals.
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