Coco Gauff of the U.S. serves to Sofia Kenin of the U.S.during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Credit ...

Kenin, who beat Gauff on her way to the title at Melbourne Park in 2020, again blew hot and cold to keep things interesting in the second set but dropped her head after failing to break back for 4-4.

6-3 win Monday over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin. Third-seeded Gauff won the title at the WTA Finals last November and started this season by helping the U.S. to victory at the United Cup last week ...

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 13, 2025 Sofia Kenin of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su ›› ...

6-3 win Monday over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin. Third-seeded Gauff won the title at the WTA Finals last November and started this season by helping the U.S. To victory at the United Cup last week ...