Australian tennis player Kimberly Birrell is set to compete in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, supported by a vocal home crowd as she faces off against higher-ranked Anhelina Kalinina. This matchup is part of Birrell’s impressive run toward the tournament’s semifinals, garnering significant attention as the Australian Open approaches.
Meanwhile, in Auckland, Naomi Osaka is currently in action. The two-time Australian Open champion, seeded seventh, is battling against American Hailey Baptiste in the quarterfinals of the Auckland Open. The match is evenly poised with both players holding serve in the first set at 2-2. Earlier in Auckland, Robin Montgomery triumphed over fellow American Bernarda Pera with a victory in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.
ABC Sport continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the summer tennis season, focusing on the Brisbane International and other key tournaments like the United Cup and Canberra International, with reports and updates throughout the day from both Australia and New Zealand.
