Sofia Kenin Reaches Pan Pacific Open Final

Sofia Kenin has advanced to the final of the Pan Pacific Open, defeating ninth-seeded Katie Boulter 6-4, 6-4 in a semifinal match on Saturday. This victory marks Kenin's first final in over a year and her best performance of the season, showcasing her resilience after struggling with injuries that have dropped her WTA ranking to 155. Kenin broke Boulter's serve in the seventh game of the second set, sealing her win confidently. The former Australian Open champion, who once ranked as high as No. 4, is projected to rise into the Top 100 following this tournament. Boulter, ranked 33rd, had previously not lost a set in the tournament and had notable wins, including against 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu. Kenin will face either top seed Zheng Qinwen or Diana Shnaider in the final on Sunday.