Kimberly Birrell Stuns Emma Navarro in Brisbane
Home favorite Kimberly Birrell showcased remarkable resilience to upset No. 2 seed Emma Navarro in the second round of the Brisbane International. Overcoming deficits in both sets, Birrell won 7-5, 7-5 in a tightly contested match that lasted just over two hours. Her victory sets up a quarterfinal showdown against Russia’s Anastasia Potapova, who defeated No. 16 seed Dayana Yastremska in straight sets.
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Top Seeds Advance with Varying Challenges
Third-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia endured a grueling battle to edge past Peyton Stearns 7-6 (7), 4-6, 7-5. Meanwhile, 10th seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and 12th seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic moved into the next round with more straightforward wins. However, the day wasn’t kind to several seeded players, including No. 9 Marta Kostyuk, No. 11 Magdalena Frech, and No. 13 Liudmila Samsonova, all of whom were eliminated.
Naomi Osaka Cruises Into ASB Classic Quarterfinals
Seventh-seeded Naomi Osaka delivered a commanding performance to secure her spot in the quarterfinals at the ASB Classic in Auckland. The four-time Grand Slam champion defeated Austria’s Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 in a clean, efficient match, highlighted by five aces and a flawless save of both break points she faced.
Osaka’s win positions her for another deep run, echoing her 2017 final-eight finish at the tournament.
Tauson and Volynets Thrive in Thrilling Battles
No. 5 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark overcame a spirited challenge from Sofia Kenin, rallying for a 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3) victory in an intense 2-hour-and-39-minute match. Tauson’s endurance and mental fortitude were on full display as she clawed back from the brink.
In another standout performance, No. 8 Katie Volynets of the United States capitalized on her opportunities, converting six of nine break points to defeat Ann Li 6-4, 6-3 and secure her quarterfinal berth.
Both players continue to demonstrate their form and poise under pressure as the tournament progresses.
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