"That’s a stone-cold disaster" - Tennis world reacts to Sofia Kenin's French Open 2023 qualifiers defeat just 11 days after she beat Aryna Sabalenka

Sofia Kenin suffered an unexpected loss to Margaux Rouvroy in the first round of qualifying for the 2023 French Open. Many tennis fans were surprised by the result as the 24-year-old American beat World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the Italian Open just 11 days ago.Sofia Kenin won the 2020 Australian Open and played in the final of the 2020 French Open, but is currently placed outside the top 100 of the WTA rankings.The former World No. 4 has struggled with injuries ever since her breakthrough 2020 season, and hasn't been able to come anywhere close to her best form. But a loss to the World No. 278 Rouvroy was still unexpected, to say the least.The 22-year-old Margaux Rouvroy defeated Sofia Kenin in just over an hour and a half of play, with the scoreline reading 6-4, 6-3. Kenin made three double faults during the match and won just 38% points on her second serve.Here are some of the social media reactions from tennis fans who were surprised by Kenin's elimination from the 2023 French Open qualifiers. José Morgado@josemorgado2020 runner up Sofia Kenin out in QR1 at Roland Garros to local wild card Margaux Rouvroy.6-4, 6-3.389182020 runner up Sofia Kenin out in QR1 at Roland Garros to local wild card Margaux Rouvroy.6-4, 6-3. https://t.co/RIlt03cjuKThe Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast@ShaptennispodWow Kenin lost in qualies that’s a stone cold disaster. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgado2020 runner up Sofia Kenin out in QR1 at Roland Garros to local wild card Margaux Rouvroy.6-4, 6-3.2182020 runner up Sofia Kenin out in QR1 at Roland Garros to local wild card Margaux Rouvroy.6-4, 6-3. https://t.co/RIlt03cjuKWow Kenin lost in qualies that’s a stone cold disaster. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…drama queen@penkostephensKenin’s fall off should be studied15Kenin’s fall off should be studiedDanny | British Flop enjoyer@EmmagoatcanuKenin losing the first round of qualies, oh it’s bad for the krew Even Raducanation has not sunk this deep 25Kenin losing the first round of qualies, oh it’s bad for the krew 😭Even Raducanation has not sunk this deep 💀In my refocus era@sangeetapremiI find it strange that Sonya Kenin, as a former finalist at RG and Slam champion, has to play the qualifying rounds at RG. She deserves a wildcard. The same applies, a fortiori, to Dominic Thiem.161I find it strange that Sonya Kenin, as a former finalist at RG and Slam champion, has to play the qualifying rounds at RG. She deserves a wildcard. The same applies, a fortiori, to Dominic Thiem.Qinwenation@IdemoAnaKenin lost to HEW????? And in slam qualies????16Kenin lost to HEW????? And in slam qualies???? https://t.co/NffFENinF9Many fans expected Sofia Kenin to perform well because of her win against Sabalenka 11 days ago in Madrid, but that was not to be.&quot;11 days ago she wins in straight sets against Sabalenka… on clay. I really wonder how this could happen,&quot; a fan wrote.Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergPretty shocking result, considering Kenin beat Sabalenka in Rome.63Pretty shocking result, considering Kenin beat Sabalenka in Rome. https://t.co/4g99rF0njwFloris@evenniets@josemorgado 11 days ago she wins in straight sets from Sabalenka… on clay. I really wonder how this could happen.31@josemorgado 11 days ago she wins in straight sets from Sabalenka… on clay. I really wonder how this could happen.David Kaposi@kaposi_david@josemorgado it was impressive to see how many different way can she lose a point that was already in her hand@josemorgado it was impressive to see how many different way can she lose a point that was already in her handAlex | Tennis 🎾@Alex_Boroch11/05/23: Sofia Kenin beats #2 Sabalenka in straight sets, highest-ranked win since beating Barty in 202022/05/23: Sofia Kenin loses 4-6, 3-6 to #278 Rouvroy. Out in the first round of #RolandGarros qualifying as a former finalist of 2020 Tennis...1661811/05/23: Sofia Kenin beats #2 Sabalenka in straight sets, highest-ranked win since beating Barty in 202022/05/23: Sofia Kenin loses 4-6, 3-6 to #278 Rouvroy. Out in the first round of #RolandGarros qualifying as a former finalist of 2020 Tennis...Looking back at Sofia Kenin's breakthrough season in 2020Sofia Kenin with the 2020 Australian Open trophy2020 was the best year of Sofia Kenin's career. The American almost won two Grand Slam titles that season and finished as the 4th ranked player in the world.At the 2020 Australian Open, Sofia Kenin defeated Garbine Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to win her first Grand Slam title. On her way to the summit clash, she defeated top seed Ashleigh Barty as well as Ons Jabeur, Coco Gauff, Zhang Shuai, Ann Li, and Martina Trevisan. Kenin reached her career-high ranking of World No. 4 in March 2020.At the 2020 French Open, which was held in October due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kenin was defeated in the final by an up-and-coming Iga Swiatek, 4-6, 1-6.

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