Kimberly Birrell has made it to the quarterfinals of the Nottingham Open after defeating Lucrezia Stefanini in a tough match. Birrell, ranked 148th in the world, showed her strength by winning 15 out of 21 return points in the final set to secure a 6-4 6-7(5) 6-0 victory. This win marks her 16th victory in the last 19 matches, putting her in great form.
In the upcoming quarterfinals, Birrell will be facing off against Diane Parry, the 64th ranked player in the world. If Birrell manages to defeat Parry, she will be the first Australian to reach the semifinals in Nottingham since Ash Barty in 2018.
On the doubles side, Australian John-Patrick Smith and his partner Andreas Mies pulled off a thrilling victory against the No.3 seeds at the Rosmalen Grass Court Championships in the Netherlands. They defeated Ivan Dodig and Henry Patten in a close match with a score of 6-4 6-7(5) [10-6]. Smith will now be playing against fellow Australian Rinky Hijikata in the doubles quarterfinals.
Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson, another pair of Australian players, also secured a win in the first round of the doubles competition in straight sets. They will be facing Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac in the quarterfinals.
In singles action, top Australian players like Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin, and Aleksandar Vukic are set to compete in the upcoming matches. De Minaur will be facing Zizou Bergs, Popyrin will be up against Tommy Paul, and Vukic will be challenging Karen Khachanov.
The Australian players have been performing well in both singles and doubles competitions across different tournaments, showcasing their talent and determination on the court. Fans can follow their favorite players’ progress and catch all the exciting matches by tuning in to the upcoming games. If you’re feeling inspired by these players’ performances, you can also find your way to play by visiting play.tennis.com.au and getting out on the court to have some fun yourself.