<p>Claire Liu is the new generation tennis ace from America. She was born on 25 May 2000 in Thousand Oaks, California.</p>
<p>She has grabbed 6 singles and 1 doubles ITF title till now. In 2017, she had junior rankings of the world no.1. This was a direct influence from her win in the Wimbledon girls’ singles and runner-up at the French Open. </p>
<p>Since she turned pro, she managed to reach a world no. 92 ranking in September 2021. This is the best of her professional career till now. </p>
<h2><strong>Tennis Influences </strong></h2>
<p>We could say it was her parents who influenced her tennis career. Her parents joined a recreational league where they took tennis lessons. Meanwhile, their daughter used to play racquet in their living room. </p>
<p>Claire was very young when she started playing tennis. At the age of 5, her dad began giving her first lessons in this sport. He realised her capabilities at that age. Hence, he decided to give her proper training through a professional coach.</p>
<p>However, she says that her parents and coach never pressured her into decisions against her will. Instead, they gave her space and let her decide things for herself. </p>
<h2><strong>Hobbies and Interests of Liu</strong></h2>
<p>Liu is an avid reader. She loves to read various books that could help her lead to success in this field. </p>
<p>When at home, she just chills with her family. She also has a 2-year-old German Shepherd who plays with tennis balls. Other than that, she claims, there is no trace of tennis at her home. </p>

<p>Sofia Kenin was born on 14 November 1998. She is an American pro tennis player and is currently rated No. 4 in the world by the WTA. Additionally, Kenin is the top-ranked American player in women’s singles. </p>
<p>Sofia is also the WTA Player of the Year, having won the Australian Open in 2020 and finished second in the French Open the following year. She has won five WTA singles titles and two doubles titles, which includes the 2019 China Open with Mattek-Sands at the Premier Mandatory level.</p>
<h2><strong>Tennis Influences</strong></h2>
<p>Kenin’s childhood idols were Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Throughout her career, Sofia’s gameplay evolved from a more passive player as a junior to a more aggressive player as a professional while also increasing her consistency. It’s worth noting that these changes were mostly motivated by her two idols. </p>
<p>Nowadays, she likes to play from the baseline and has a forehand and backhand that can both hit winners. Consistency is one of Kenin’s strengths, especially when it comes to deflecting shots.</p>
<h2><strong>Hobbies and Interests of Kenin </strong></h2>
<p>Sofia has a younger sister, whom she loves playing tennis with. Being passionate about women’s sportswear and fashion, she’s frequently sponsored by some of the biggest brands. Since the completion of the 2018 season, Kenin’s clothes and shoes have been supported by Fila, while Nike has previously been her sponsor. </p>
<p>In addition to tennis, Sofia is passionate about watching movies, listening to music, and travelling.</p>

Anna Blinkova	vs	Kamilla Rakhimova
50	Ranking	84
26 yr	Age	23 yr
179 cm	Height	N/A
70 kg	Weight	N/A
Right	Hand	Right
1192	Points	853

		A. Blinkova's	K. Rakhimova's
Bookmakers		Home	Away
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