Third-seeded Sebastian Korda continued his impressive run at the Adelaide International, booking his spot in the semifinals for the second consecutive year. The 23-year-old American defeated Australian wild-card entry Christopher O’Connell in straight sets, winning the match 6-4, 6-4. Korda’s strong performance comes after his final appearance last year, where he narrowly lost to top-seeded Novak Djokovic despite holding a championship point.
In the upcoming semifinals, Korda will face Jiri Lehecka. The seventh-seeded Czech player secured his spot in the next round with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Nicolas Jarry. As Korda aims to go one step further this year and claim the Adelaide International title, Lehecka will surely pose a tough challenge.
Alexander Bublik and Jack Draper also advanced to the semifinals with impressive victories. Bublik defeated fourth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti in a tight three-set match, with the final scoreline reading 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-5. Meanwhile, Draper delivered a dominant performance against top-seeded Tommy Paul, emerging victorious with a convincing 6-1, 6-4 win. The upcoming matchup between Bublik and Draper promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both players showcasing excellent form in the tournament.
The women’s singles competition saw some exciting matches as well. Sixth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko secured her place in the semifinals with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk. Ostapenko’s powerful game and relentless determination proved to be the difference between the two players. She is now set to face Ekaterina Alexandrova in the semifinals, following Alexandrova’s surprise upset win over last year’s Australian Open finalist, Elena Rybakina.
Daria Kasatkina received a stroke of luck as she moved into the semifinals without even having to step onto the court. Her quarterfinal opponent, Laura Siegemund, withdrew from the match due to an undisclosed illness or injury. Kasatkina will now have the opportunity to repeat her finals appearance from the previous year’s Adelaide event and will face tough competition from Jessica Pegula, who fought hard to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to secure her spot in the semifinals with a 6-7 (1), 7-5, 6-4 victory.
Meanwhile, at the Hobart International, top-seeded Elise Mertens demonstrated her dominance yet again. The Belgian player defeated Arantxa Rus with a 7-5, 6-0 win to secure her place in the semifinals. Mertens, a two-time winner at the Hobart International, aims to add another title to her name. Emma Navarro and Yuan Yue also advanced to the semifinals with hard-fought victories in their respective matches.
In a captivating quarterfinal matchup, Daria Saville defeated third-seeded Zhu Lin in three sets, with a final score of 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Saville’s tenacity and ability to turn the match in her favor enabled her to secure a spot in the semifinals. She will now face Elise Mertens in a thrilling semifinal clash that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
The Adelaide International and Hobart International continue to provide thrilling tennis action, showcasing the talent and skill of both established players and rising stars. With the semifinals fast approaching, the competition is heating up, and fans can expect more exciting matches in the days to come.
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