Sabalenka lost to Kenin in Rome in 2023, but improved her record in the head-to-head to 4-1 with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 comeback win to reach the round of 16.

Sofia Kenin speaks as the finalist at the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open.

The top seed saved three set points in the second set to capture her first clay-court title, 6-3, 7-5.