Kristina and Annika Penickova play in US Open girls doubles final

American tennis players Kristina and Annika Penickova are set to compete in the girls doubles final at the 2026 US Open on Saturday, September 12. The twins, who are 17-year-old Floridians, are seeking their second junior Grand Slam title following a previous victory at the 2025 Australian Open. Kristina also secured a junior Grand Slam title at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships while competing with a different partner. The sisters previously reached the semifinals of the 2025 French Open. To distinguish between them on the court, observers note that Kristina is right-handed while Annika plays left-handed. The final is scheduled to begin at 11 AM EDT at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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