Maya Joint vs. Sofia Kenin Headlines Second Round Drama
Australia’s Maya Joint delivered yet another statement performance, edging out Linda Fruhvirtova 6–4, 7–6(4) to book a marquee second-round clash against Sofia Kenin in the Korea Open. Joint, who already owns multiple titles this season, continues to affirm her status as one of the WTA’s brightest teenage talents.
Joint vs Linda Fruhvirtova – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Joint | Fruhvirtova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.21 | 0.83 |
| Serve Rating | 221 | 202 |
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 8 | 7 |
| 1st Serve % | 54% (49/90) | 59% (48/82) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 63% (31/49) | 50% (24/48) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 46% (19/41) | 41% (14/34) |
| Break Points Saved | 64% (7/11) | 44% (4/9) |
| Service Games | 64% (7/11) | 55% (6/11) |
| Ace % | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Double Fault % | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Return Rating | 210 | 163 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 50% (24/48) | 37% (18/49) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 59% (20/34) | 54% (22/41) |
| Break Points Won | 56% (5/9) | 36% (4/11) |
| Return Games | 45% (5/11) | 36% (4/11) |
| Pressure Points | 60% (12/20) | 40% (8/20) |
| Service Points | 56% (50/90) | 46% (38/82) |
| Return Points | 54% (44/82) | 44% (40/90) |
| Total Points | 55% (94/172) | 45% (78/172) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 1 |
| Max Points In A Row | 8 | 7 |
| Service Games Won | 64% (7/11) | 55% (6/11) |
| Return Games Won | 45% (5/11) | 36% (4/11) |
| Total Games Won | 55% (12/22) | 45% (10/22) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
| Match Duration | 2h 09m | |
Her next opponent, however, is as battle-tested as they come. Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, fought through a grueling opener against Laura Siegemund, rallying from a set down to win 2–6, 6–3, 7–5. Their upcoming duel pits youthful momentum against veteran resilience—a perfect showcase of the generational crossover currently energizing the WTA.
Eva Lys Advances to Clara Tauson Test as Draw Heats Up
Eva Lys made a solid start to her Seoul campaign with a 6–3, 6–4 win over American Ashlyn Krueger. The German’s composed shot selection and movement were on full display as she earned her way into a second-round clash with third seed Clara Tauson, who received a bye.
Lys, known as much for her game as her off-court charisma, is part of the growing next-gen German wave. Her section of the draw is loaded: the winner of Lys vs. Tauson will likely face the victor between Joint and Kenin in a high-stakes quarterfinal.
Krueger vs Lys – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Krueger | Lys |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.85 | 1.18 |
| Serve Rating | 231 | 259 |
| Aces | 7 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 3 |
| 1st Serve % | 74% (45/61) | 63% (40/64) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 60% (27/45) | 65% (26/40) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 38% (6/16) | 54% (13/24) |
| Break Points Saved | 64% (7/11) | 60% (3/5) |
| Service Games | 56% (5/9) | 80% (8/10) |
| Ace % | 11.5% | 0% |
| Double Fault % | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Return Rating | 141 | 183 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 35% (14/40) | 40% (18/45) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 46% (11/24) | 63% (10/16) |
| Break Points Won | 40% (2/5) | 36% (4/11) |
| Return Games | 20% (2/10) | 44% (4/9) |
| Pressure Points | 56% (9/16) | 44% (7/16) |
| Service Points | 54% (33/61) | 61% (39/64) |
| Return Points | 39% (25/64) | 46% (28/61) |
| Total Points | 46% (58/125) | 54% (67/125) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 9 | 6 |
| Service Games Won | 56% (5/9) | 80% (8/10) |
| Return Games Won | 20% (2/10) | 44% (4/9) |
| Total Games Won | 37% (7/19) | 63% (12/19) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 4 |
| Match Duration | 1h 26m | |
Elsewhere, Katerina Siniakova advanced comfortably past wildcard Sohyun Park, setting up a clash with Daria Kasatkina, while Beatriz Haddad Maia eyes a showdown with Ella Seidel following her opener.
Rising Boisson Rolls Into Round Two
Loïs Boisson’s 2025 season might keep building. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman opened her Korea Open campaign with a commanding 6–2, 6–1 win over local wildcard Ku Yeonwoo, perhaps continuing the form that has seen her rocket into the Top 50 after a breakthrough year. From a devastating ACL tear in 2023 to a surprise semifinal run at Roland Garros earlier this season, Boisson has quickly become one of the most dangerous unseeded names on tour.
Now, she sets her sights on second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova—a formidable test, but one that Boisson is well-equipped for. Her mix of composure and shot tolerance makes her a live threat deep in any draw.
Looking Ahead
With Iga Swiatek, Barbora Krejcikova, and Emma Raducanu anchoring the top half of the draw, and rising stars causing early waves in the bottom half, the Korea Open is shaping into one of the most unpredictable events of the fall swing. Boisson, Joint, and Lys are all pushing the narrative forward—and none are playing like underdogs.
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