# Sofia Kenin def. Mei Yamaguchi

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18612302/sofia-kenin-vs-mei-yamaguchi
Tour: WTA

Sofia Kenin defeated Mei Yamaguchi 2-6 6-0 6-1 in the 2026 Japan Women's Open first qualifying round on hard courts on October 17, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 2-6 6-0 6-1
- Tournament: Japan Women's Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Qualifying Round 1
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-17

## Player comparison
| Field | Sofia Kenin | Mei Yamaguchi |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Birth date | 1998-11-14 | 1999-06-14 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Height | 170 cm | 152 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 125 | 257 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 592 | 285 |
| Elo (entering) | 1626 | 1495 |
| Current career W-L | 175-155 | 1-4 |
| Current career earnings | $12,801,532 | $168,004 |

Pre-match H2H: Sofia Kenin 1-0 Mei Yamaguchi.

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