Reigning Australian Open champion is back in a tournament final!
World number five Sofia Kenin defeated fifth-seed Alison Van Uytvanck in a thrilling three-set semifinal at the Lyon Open on Saturday 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 7-6 (2). The American will face unseeded Anna-Lena Friedsam in Sunday’s final. The German also had a three-set semifinal victory over seventh-seed Daria Kasatkina of Russia 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
Kenin is gunning for a fifth career title. Friedman is aiming for her first in singles.
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