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Maya Joint Shocks Kenin, Advances to Korea Open Quarters

9/18/2025

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Maya Joint advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals by defeating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, 6-3, 6-1.
The 19-year-old has had a strong season, with two titles and five quarterfinals in 2025.
Joint previously defeated Kenin with the same score at the Hobart International in January.
She will face Clara Tauson next, who won against Eva Lys.
Other Australians, including Chris O’Connell and Rinky Hijikata, are competing in various Asian tournaments.

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Maya Joint advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals by defeating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, 6-3, 6-1.
The 19-year-old has had a strong season, with two titles and five quarterfinals in 2025.
Joint previously defeated Kenin with the same score at the Hobart International in January.
She will face Clara Tauson next, who won against Eva Lys.
Other Australians, including Chris O’Connell and Rinky Hijikata, are competing in various Asian tournaments.