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HOBART, Australia (AP) — Former Australian Open champion Sophia Kenin is two wins away from her first title in three years after falling behind in the semi-finals at the Hobart International.
Kenin, 24, moved from a career-high No. 4 to No. 280 after defeating Angelina Karinina 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday. She won the 2020 Melbourne Park.
This is the American’s first semi-final at WTA level or above since reaching the final of the 2020 French Open.
“I just tried to keep fighting. She is a difficult player to play. It just keeps getting better and better, and I hope it keeps going.”
Kenin will face Italy’s 21-year-old Elisabetta Cotcharetto in the final.
After defeating No. 3 seed Alizee Cornette in the first round, Cotcharetto defeated No. 6 seed Bernarda Pera 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-4.
On Thursday, Kenin drew with two-time champion and world No. 25 Victoria Azarenka in the first round of the Australian Open.
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