Viktorija Golubic def. Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 — Nottingham Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Viktorija Golubic defeated Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the R32 of the Nottingham Open 2026.

The decider hinged on conversion rate: Golubic cashed 4 of 5 break points (80%) to Kenin's 2 of 5, and saved 3 of the 5 she faced. After trading early breaks in the third, Golubic's break in game 2 held up — she won 76% of first-serve points in the set and Kenin couldn't dent it, going 0 of 2 on return. The win, a first career meeting, sends Golubic into a clash with Zeynep Sonmez.

Match stats

Viktorija Golubic: 7 aces, 71% first serves, 3 double faults, 4/5 break points. Sofia Kenin: 2 aces, 76% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/5 break points.

Profiles: Viktorija Golubic · Sofia Kenin — Nottingham Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Viktorija Golubic and Sofia Kenin.