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Andreescu Beats Kenin, Advances to Italian Open Round Two

5/6/2026

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Bianca Andreescu defeated Sofia Kenin 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the Italian Open second round.
Andreescu saved five of six break points, served five aces, and limited the match to one hour 46 minutes.
Kenin converted three of six break-point chances, leaving her all-time record against Andreescu at 2-5.
Ranked 137th, Andreescu improved her season tally to 21-8 and will meet 12th seed Belinda Bencic on Wednesday at 4 a.m. ET.

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Bianca Andreescu defeated Sofia Kenin 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the Italian Open second round.
Andreescu saved five of six break points, served five aces, and limited the match to one hour 46 minutes.
Kenin converted three of six break-point chances, leaving her all-time record against Andreescu at 2-5.
Ranked 137th, Andreescu improved her season tally to 21-8 and will meet 12th seed Belinda Bencic on Wednesday at 4 a.m. ET.