Birrell Stuns Kenin at Rothesay International

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Birrell`s stunning upset over Kenin highlights an exciting day in tennis, with Osaka also shining in Hamburg.

In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, Kimberly Birrell from Australia triumphed over fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin of the United States at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne. Birrell`s commanding performance led her to a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the Round of 32, sending shockwaves through the tournament and showcasing her potential on the grass courts.

Meanwhile, at the WTA Bad Homburg Open in Hamburg, the grass courts witnessed a series of electrifying matches. Naomi Osaka, the Japanese wildcard, celebrated her first grass-court win of 2025, edging past Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic with a nail-biting score of 7-6(6), 7-6(4). Other notable victories included Katerina Siniakova`s hard-fought win over Veronika Kudermetova and Elina Svitolina`s steady performance against Elise Mertens.

As the tennis community buzzes with excitement, players like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jack Draper are emerging as favorites for the upcoming matches, setting the stage for an exhilarating summer of tennis.

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