Aussie Doubles Victories Led by Gadecki/Peers, Kubler/Polmans, Birrell/Gibson
In an exciting showcase of Australian talent, wildcard pairs Olivia Gadecki and John Peers, Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans, and Kim Birrell and Talia Gibson have successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of the doubles competition at Melbourne Park. This achievement highlights the strength of the Australian doubles contingent in the tournament.
Aussie Doubles Success at Melbourne Park
Gadecki and Peers began their campaign on Margaret Court Arena, demonstrating great synergy against seasoned opponents Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. After a fierce battle, they managed to seal their win in a thrilling tiebreak, setting up a quarter-final match against the duo of Krunic and Pavic.
Quotes from Gadecki
Gadecki expressed satisfaction with their performance, stating, “Our opponents came out really, really well, too. I just thought we competed well and did what we did best.”
Men’s Doubles Quarter-Finals
On the men’s side, Kubler and Polmans showcased their skills in an all-Aussie match against James McCabe and Li Tu. Their strong performance earned them a spot in the men’s doubles quarter-finals, making them the only Australian team to advance in this category.
Insights from Polmans
Polmans remarked on the quality of the match, noting the challenge of returning McCabe’s serve. “Thankfully, Jason and I were able to get one break in each set, which was the deciding factor,” he added.
Birrell and Gibson’s Impressive Victory
Birrell and Gibson continued their upward trajectory by defeating Italian No.2 seeds Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani in their previous round. They added another victory by overcoming Kristina Mladenovic and Guo Hanyu, triumphing with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
This progress sets them up for a challenging quarter-final clash against Vera Zvonareva and Ena Shibahara.
Mixed Doubles and Other Matches
- Maya Joint and Storm Hunter didn’t advance in the mixed doubles.
- Hunter faced further challenges as she lost to Taylor Townsend and Nikola Mektic.
Despite the setbacks, Hunter reflected positively on her month of tennis, stating, “I really have had to fight really hard with myself… I’m really proud of myself the way I’ve been able to turn my mentality around.”
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, Gadecki and Peers are set to face Arevalo and Pavić, while Kubler and Polmans will take on Doumbia and Reboul later today at Margaret Court Arena. The anticipation grows as Australian players look to make their mark in the upcoming matches.
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