Match Details
Fixture: Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns
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Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Tournament: French Open 2026
Round: First Round (round of 128)
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Outdoor clay
Venue: Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
Prize Money: €61.723 million (USD $71.771 million)
Live Telecast: USA – TNT, TruTV, HBO Max | UK – TNT Sports, Discovery+ | Canada – TSN+, RDS+
Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns preview
Compatriots Sofia Kenin and Peyton Stearns will be squaring off against each other for their opening round match at the French Open. The Americans are scheduled to be in action on Sunday, May 24 at roughly 13:50 PM local time on Court 14.
Kenin, best known for her incredible performances in 2020 that saw her win the Australian Open while finishing second at the French Open, was last seen at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. While there, the eight seed was upset by Russian Oksana Selekhmeteva in the first round. Overall, Kenin has led a forgettable clay season so far, making three back-to-back early exits in Charleston, Madrid and Italy.
On the other hand, Stearns began her clay swing with a round of 16 appearance at the Charleston Open, followed by a round of 64 finish at the Madrid Open. She then made an opening round exit at the Open Internacional Femení Solgironès, before making another round of 64 appearance, this time in Italy. The American was last seen in action at Strasbourg, where she ousted Maria Sakkari in her first round before falling short against Daria Kasatkina.
Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns head-to-head record
Kenin and Stearns shared their maiden meeting earlier this year at the Australian Open. Competing in Melbourne, Stearns got the better of the former champion, defeating Kenin 6-3, 6-2 in a dominant display.
Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns odds
(To be updated)
Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns prediction
Stearns heads into her match against Kenin with a slight advantage. The 24-year-old has been more consistent on clay than Kenin this year, and she also holds the edge in their head-to-head record. While fans can expect an interesting battle between the two, Stearns is likely to take the win.
Pick: Peyton Stearns to win in straight sets.
Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns betting tips
Tip 1: The match will have atleast 18 games.
Tip 2: Stearn to win at least one set 7-5 or better.
Edited by Riddhi Acharya
