Tomljanović Advances in Adelaide as Popyrin, Jones Exit Tournament
In the latest action at the Adelaide International, Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanović has successfully advanced to the second round. However, her fellow compatriots Alexei Popyrin and Emerson Jones did not fare as well, exiting the tournament in the first round.
Tomljanović Advances in Adelaide
Ajla Tomljanović moved forward after her opponent, Clara Tauson, retired due to injury. Tomljanović, initially edged ahead by winning the first set in a tiebreak, capitalized on Tauson’s struggles. She will next face either Maya Joint or 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin.
Popyrin and Jones Exit the Tournament
Alexei Popyrin faced a tough match against Reilly Opelka, where he lost in straight sets. Opelka delivered a powerful performance, recording 22 aces, and finished the match with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (8/6). Popyrin struggled with his serve, achieving only 68% of first serves and missing critical break points.
- Match Stats for Popyrin vs. Opelka:
- Aces: 22 (Opelka)
- First Serve Percentage: 68% (Popyrin)
- Set Scores: 6-3, 7-6 (8/6)
Emerson Jones, ranked 147 in the world, was also eliminated, losing her match to Emma Navarro in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. Despite the defeat, Jones managed to break Navarro’s serve twice and remains optimistic about her upcoming performance at the Australian Open.
- Emerson Jones Match Overview:
- Match Result: Lost 6-3, 6-3
- Current Ranking: 147
- Former Junior World Number One
Jones acknowledged her past experiences against higher-ranked players as a confidence boost, stating her readiness to improve further as she prepares for future tournaments.
Vukic’s Victory
Aleksandar Vukic secured his place in the next round by defeating Jacob Fearnley in a closely contested three-set qualifying match. The match concluded with Vukic winning 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 3-6, showcasing strong serving throughout.
- Match Stats for Vukic vs. Fearnley:
- Set Scores: 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 3-6
- Double Faults: 1
The Adelaide International continues to highlight the rising talents in Australian tennis, with promising performances on display despite the losses faced by some athletes.
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