British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic, 17, secured her first WTA Tour main-draw victory by defeating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin at the Hong Kong Open. Stojsavljevic entered the main draw as a lucky loser after losing in qualifying, having received only an hour's notice before stepping onto the court. Despite the short preparation, she dominated the match, hitting six winners to Kenin's zero and saving three of eight break points. She won the deciding set 6-4 to prevail 6-3 4-6 6-4.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Stojsavljevic, who previously stunned Talia Gibson at Billie Jean King Cup qualifying in April. The 17-year-old, who turned professional in 2025, started playing tennis at Ealing Lawn Tennis Club in London. She reached a high of fifth in the junior world rankings and won the US Open junior title in 2024, becoming the first Briton in 15 years to achieve this. Earlier this year, she reached the quarter-finals of the WTA 125 event in Birmingham.
Stojsavljevic will next face world number 67 Zeynep Sonmez in the second round. Her win highlights the rising potential of young British talent on the international stage.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing