Mika Stojsavljevic overcame a ranking gap of 224 places to defeat Sofia Kenin after originally falling in the qualifying rounds of the tournament. The 411th-ranked teenager produced six winners to Kenin's zero and successfully saved three of eight break points across three sets. This win adds to a breakthrough year that previously featured an upset over Talia Gibson in Billie Jean King Cup qualifying. Meanwhile, fellow British competitor Katie Boulter ended her season at the same event following a straight-sets loss to Claire Liu.
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Mika Stojsavljevic successfully earned her first career main-draw victory on the WTA Tour…: Mika Stojsavljevic successfully earned her first career main-draw victory on the WTA Tour against a top opponent.
The victory continues a strong transition to professional tennis for the former junior US…: The victory continues a strong transition to professional tennis for the former junior US Open champion.
British player Katie Boulter was eliminated from the tournament in straight sets by Ameri…: British player Katie Boulter was eliminated from the tournament in straight sets by American Claire Liu.
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British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic beat former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to claim her first WTA Tour main-draw win - despite only having an hour's notice that she would be playing.
The 17-year-old lost in qualifying for the Hong Kong Open but entered the main draw as a lucky loser.
World number 411 Stojsavljevic came through a close deciding set to beat the American 6-3 4-6 6-4.
"I only knew an hour before I was going to be playing. I kind of just went out and swung today," Stojsavljevic said.
"I know she's a Grand Slam champion and it was never going to be an easy match, but I believed in myself and it worked out."
Kenin, 27, has had a torrid time since winning the Melbourne title in 2020 but is still ranked 224 places above the Briton.
Stojsavljevic hit six winners to her opponent's zero and saved three of the eight break points she faced.
It is a second big win of the year for Stojsavljevic, who stunned then world number 56 Talia Gibson at Billie…
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