Paul Faces Vukic Fearlessly in Adelaide Quarterfinals Preview
Aleksandar Vukic is set to take on No. 2 seed Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International. Vukic aims to maintain his bold playing style, which recently led to an impressive victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. This match will take place on Thursday at The Drive, where Vukic has not lost a set since qualifying for the main event.
Vukic’s Journey to the Quarterfinals
The 29-year-old Australian secured his place by defeating Tsitsipas 7-6(3) and 7-6(5). He followed this up with a commanding 6-2, 7-6(5) win against Andrea Vavassori. Vukic expressed confidence in his current form, noting his increasing comfort when facing high-ranking players.
Previous Performances
- Defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas (World No. 5) in Round 1.
- Victorious against Andrea Vavassori in Round 2.
- Previously defeated world No. 9 Casper Ruud at the 2024 Shanghai Masters.
Tommy Paul’s Strong Start
Pitted against him is Tommy Paul, who recently achieved his first win of the season by beating Reilly Opelka 6-4, 6-4. This match marks the first encounter between Vukic and Paul, adding intrigue to the quarterfinal showdown.
Other Quarterfinal Matches
In addition to the Vukic-Paul match, the Adelaide International features several other exciting quarterfinals.
- Kimberly Birrell vs. Jaqueline Cristian
Birrell has a 1-1 record against Cristian, with one win in Hobart and a recent loss at Roland Garros. - Madison Keys vs. Victoria Mboko
Defending champion Keys will face rising star Mboko, who recently pulled off a thrilling comeback against Anna Kalinskaya.
Keys on Facing Mboko
Madison Keys shared her anticipation for facing Mboko, highlighting her remarkable performance over the last year. Keys acknowledged the challenge presented by younger players, who often play with intense aggressiveness and little hesitation.
Upcoming Matches
Another notable matchup features No. 6 seed Emma Navarro against ninth seed Diana Shnaider. Shnaider currently leads their encounters 2-1, adding another layer of excitement to this quarterfinal round.
Men’s Top Seed
In the men’s bracket, top seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will meet fifth-seeded Valentin Vacherot after decisively defeating local wildcard Rinji Hijikata 6-3, 6-2.
The Adelaide International continues to provide thrilling tennis action, showcasing rising talents and established stars in the sport. Fans eagerly await the outcome of these pivotal quarterfinal matches.
