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Kenin stuns Muguruza to win Australian Open title

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AFP Melbourne
Last Updated : Feb 01 2020 | 5:00 PM IST

America's Sofia Kenin stunned two-time Major champion Garbine Muguruza to win the Australian Open in her first Grand Slam final on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to lift the trophy in 12 years.

Kenin, 21, showed all her trademark aggression as she fought back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in 2hrs 3mins.

The 14th seed, who will now jump as high as seventh in the world and usurp Serena Williams as America's number one, was in tears at the end and headed straight for her father Alexander, who is also her coach.

It was the final surprise in a tournament of upsets, where Williams went out in the third round and Kenin upset Australia's world number one Ashleigh Barty in the semi-finals.

"My dream officially came true, I can't describe this feeling," said Kenin.

"It's amazing, dreams come true. If you have dreams, go for it, it's going to come true."

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First Published: Feb 01 2020 | 5:00 PM IST

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