Kim Birrell, a Gold Coast native, thrilled the 5,500 spectators at Pat Rafter Arena by advancing to the Brisbane International quarterfinals for the first time after defeating Anastasia Potapova in straight sets. Despite a challenging start, Birrell’s clean and fearless hitting secured her victory, propelling her into the world’s top 100 and the position of Australia’s number one player. With a focus on consistency and belief in herself, Birrell looks forward to facing her next opponent and continuing her impressive run in the tournament.
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West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter says Adelaide loss starting point for 2026 efforts
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter highlighted the valuable lessons learned from their narrow nine-point loss to Adelaide, despite having led at half-time and three-quarter time. The team showed significant defensive improvement and a strong intent, praised by McQualter, especially in light of the emotional send-off for retiring stars Jeremy McGovern and Dom Sheed. Want More Context? 🔎
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