Cincinnati Open 2020: Alize Cornet vs Sofia Kenin | Preview | Head-to-Head | Predictions


Cincinnati Open 2020: Alize Cornet vs Sofia Kenin | Preview | Head-to-Head | Predictions

Alize Cornet Sofia Kenin

Alize Cornet (left), Sofia Kenin

One thing that is uncertain in tennis right now is women’s tennis. Nobody can guarantee who is going to win. The match between Alize Cornet of France and second-seed Sofia Kenin promises unpredictability. While World No.4 Kenin got a first-round bye, Alize Cornet did not have to break a sweat in defeating American Caty McNally 6-0, 6-4 in the Round of 64.

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Sofia Kenin could not have a better start to the 2020 season. The 21-year old American won her first Grand Slam in Melbourne, defeating the Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. On the other hand, Alize Cornet has had a year to forget so far. The 30-year old Frenchwoman bowed out of the Australian Open after reaching the second round.

Alize Cornet vs Sofia Kenin | Head-to-Head

Sofia Kenin

Cornet and Kenin have met each other on three occasions before this match. Interestingly, their first match against each other was in Cincinnati Open (2018). The Frenchwoman went on to win that match easily by a 6-1, 6-3 margin. However, the next two matches have been won by Kenin without any problems whatsoever. So, the American superstar leads the head-to-head encounters against Cornet 2-1.

Alize Cornet vs Sofia Kenin | Predictions

Sofia Kenin

Given that Sofia is a local player and is in outstanding form, it is hard to believe that Cornet would be able to defeat her. However, the World No. 60 is known for winning matches regularly against higher-ranked opponents. Nevertheless, if Cornet is able to pull it off this time around, it would be one of the biggest upset of the tournament.

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Match Prediction: Sofia Kenin defeats Alize Cornet in an easy two-set match.

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