Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin Preview, Prediction and Live stream
Iga Swiatek has started her 2024 season with three wins.
Follow Us
Iga Swiatek, Sofia Kenin (Images via The Independent, Popsugar)
The 2024 tennis season has kicked off. While a few players opened their campaign with the United Cup, a few decided to play the Brisbane International.
Now, the focus shifts to the year’s first Grand Slam- the Australian Open. The 2024 Australian Open kicks off on 14 January. The top seed in the women’s singles category, Iga Swiatek will open her campaign against Sofia Kenin.
The Polish ace who finished the 2023 season as the World No.1 is the top seed at the event. Swiatek has been drawn in the first quarter and will face American player Sofia Kenin in the first round. While Swiatek looks like the favorite to win the clash, Kenin cannot be shrugged off easily.
It is expected to be an interesting battle. Nevertheless, here is a detailed preview and prediction for Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin match at the 2024 Australian Open.
Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin: Match Details
- Tournament: 2024 Australian Open
- Match: Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin
- Round: First Round
- Date: 14 January 2024
- Venue: Melbourne Park, Australia
- Surface: Hard
- Prize Money: $120,000
Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin: Match Preview
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has never won an Australian Open title and hence she will have this on her mind when she begins her campaign in Melbourne on 14 January.
While the Polish ace has conquered almost all frontiers, winning the French Open, US Open as well as the WTA Finals, an Australian Open has eluded her.
Nevertheless, after ending the 2023 season on a high and with a changed mentality now, Swiatek will be hoping to end the wait and she would like to start her campaign with a win. The World No.1 faces Sofia Kenin in her opening match.
Swiatek has been in dominant form ever since she came back after an early exit at the 2023 US Open. She won the China Open and then the WTA Finals to end the 2023 season on a high.
The Pole has begun the new season with the same intensity. The 21-year-old won all her singles matches at the United Cup.
On the other hand, Sofia Kenin has had a mediocre outing so far in 2024. The American began her campaign with Brisbane International and could not even go past the second round. She lost her only match at the WTA 500 event to Arian Rodionova.
Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin: Prediction
Iga Swiatek and Sofia Kenin have met only once on the tour so far. The two players last played each other at the 2020 Roland Garros and Swiatek was an outright winner.
Iga Swiatek had defeated Sofia Kenin in straight sets (6-4, 6-1). Things are expected to be the same this time around too. Swiatek is expected to take her American counterpart to the cleaners when they meet on Sunday.
Match Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in straight sets. (A bagel from Iga Swiatek Bakery might be on the card too).
Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin: Match Telecast
- Africa: beIN Sports, Super Sport
- Asia Pacific and Oceania: beIN Sports, Tennis Channel, CCTV
- Central Asia: Eurosport, Sony Sports Network
- Europe: Eurosport, SRG SSR
- India and subcontinent: Sony Sports Network
- Latin America and the Caribbean: ESPN International
- Middle East: beIN Sports, Eurosport
- North America: ESPN, TSN, Tennis Channel
In case you missed!
- “I can be a great father,” 21-year-old Lorenzo Musetti’s big plans for 2024 go beyond just the tennis court
- Australian Open 2024: Men’s Singles draw preview and prediction featuring Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev
Stay Updated!
Ritesh Pathak
(2150 Articles Published)