Kenin ‘nervous’ ahead of Australian Open defence

Sofia Kenin admitted on Tuesday she was “very nervous” ahead of her Australian Open title defence, but returning to the site of her breakout triumph had rekindled special memories.

Kenin said the prospect of defending a major will be a new challenge when the Australian Open starts on February 8.

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“Obviously very nervous. It’s the first time I’m experiencing coming back to a Grand Slam where I want to try to defend my title,” she said.

“Of course, there’s nerves, but I’m going to do my best and we’re going to see how it goes.”

The American emerged as a serious force in last year’s truncated circuit.