Kristina Liutova prepares for U.S. Open after Memphis Classic victory

Kristina Liutova, a 16-year-old from Moscow, is set to compete in the U.S. Open after winning the Memphis Classic earlier this summer. She captured the title in Memphis as the youngest active WTA champion and the first player born in the 2010s to win a tour-level event. Liutova’s rise came after training at the Gorin Tennis Academy, where she has garnered multiple junior titles. She expressed excitement ahead of her qualifying round at the U.S. Open, emphasizing her commitment and competitive nature.

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