Sofia Kenin vs Ekaterina Alexandrova — Tokyo Quarter-final
USA10
Kenin S.
Sofia Kenin defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0 2-6 7-6 in the Tokyo quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ekaterina Alexandrova came in ranked #19, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sofia Kenin claimed a first win over Ekaterina Alexandrova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Sofia Kenin handed Ekaterina Alexandrova a first-set bagel in a 6–0 2–6 7–6 win.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-04 | Brisbane | R32 | hard | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 7-6(2) 6-3 |
| 2024-10-07 | Wuhan | R64 | hard | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 6-1 4-6 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (67 vs 85). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadKenin S.: 9 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Alexandrova E.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About