Groundhog Day: Tennis Stuck In Same Old Stories Before Australian Open
The Australian Open is the start of a new year of tennis stories. Some familiar names and narratives are on repeat.
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Polina Kudermetova bests Krueger in Brisbane, makes first WTA 500 semifinal
Qualifier Polina Kudermetova won a battle of clean-hitting power over Ashlyn Krueger at the Brisbane International to reach her second career WTA semifinal, and first at WTA 500 level.
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Mirra Andreeva fends off Jabeur in Brisbane quarterfinals
No.8 seed Mirra Andreeva defeated Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6(2) in the Brisbane International presented by Evie quarterfinals on Friday. The 17-year-old Andreeva is now 2-0 against former World No.2 Jabeur.