Sofia Kenin defeats Bianca Andreescu at Charleston 2026 – Round 2

Sofia Kenin secured a critical 6-4, 6-4 victory over Bianca Andreescu in the second round of the 2026 Charleston tournament. The one-hour and 31-minute clay-court encounter served as a vital reset for the 47th-ranked American, who entered the match burdened by an eight-match losing streak.

Prior to this fixture, Kenin had not recorded a tour-level win since early January. Her early 2026 hard-court campaign was marred by consecutive opening-round exits against opponents like Katerina Siniakova and Clara Tauson, making this straight-sets triumph essential for her ranking stability.

Conversely, Andreescu arrived in Charleston with considerable match rhythm. The 140th-ranked Canadian recently captured a lower-tier clay title in February and reached a hard-court final in March, compiling over 20 match wins this season as she grinds her way back toward the top 100.

Despite Andreescu’s recent volume of victories, including a gritty three-set win over Dalma Galfi in the opening round, Kenin’s baseline pedigree prevailed. The American successfully neutralized Andreescu's variety, leveraging her superior top-tier experience to advance into the third round.