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Sports News of Saturday, 1 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Dream fulfilled as Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open

Kenin wins Australian Open Kenin wins Australian Open

It is a "dream.. come true" for America's Sofia Kenin after defeating Spain's Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Kenin won 4-6 6-2 6-2 against two-time major winner Muguruza in Melbourne.

The 21-year-old was a child prodigy, who started making television appearances from the age of five and hitting with the stars soon after. [BBC]

"My dream has officially come true," said Kenin, the eighth first-time women's champion in the past 12 Slams.

"Dreams come true. If you have a dream then go for it - it will come true.

"These two weeks have been the best two weeks of my life."

Kenin, who turned 21 in November, is the youngest Australian Open champion since Russian Maria Sharapova in 2008.

BBC