Tennis

Billie Jean King Cup France eliminated in the group stage

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2 years ago

November 9, 2023

Nancy

Billie Jean King Cup France eliminated in the group stage

(Seville) France was eliminated in the group stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, with Italy’s victory against Germany on Thursday.

The Italian Martina Trevisan (43^e world) first beat the German Eva Lys (130^e), then Jasmine Paolini (30^e) easily dismissed Anna-Lena Friedsam (115^e) 6-3, 6-2. The double to follow is now without issue.

Italy, who beat France on Wednesday, finished at the top of this group of three, and qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament.

Paolini dominated Caroline Garcia (20th) on Wednesday^e), and Trevisan had lost Alizé Cornet (118^e). Caroline Garcia/Kristina Mladenovic then won the doubles, for the honor.

The last match between France and Germany scheduled for Friday will also be without stakes.

Each match in the competition consists of two singles followed by a doubles. The first in each of the four groups advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for Saturday, before the final on Sunday.

The 2022 edition was won by Switzerland, victorious in the final over Australia.

In the other match of the afternoon, Australia beat Kazakhstan. Storm Hunter (172^e) brought the first point to Australia against Anna Danilina (814^e) 7-6 (7-2), 6-4. Then Yulia Putintseva (69^e) equalized by beating Kimberley Birrell (113^e) 6-0, 7-5.

The doubles, with the same players, made the difference, with Australia winning in the tiebreaker 6-1, 4-6, 1-0 (10-5).

In the evening, Canada also qualified for the last four, easily beating Poland (2-0), after sweeping Spain the day before (3-0).

Finally, the United States beat Switzerland (2-0), without having to resort to doubles. The Americans will play their qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Andreeva beat Schneider and reached the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide

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2 hours ago

January 16, 2026

Gary

Andreeva beat Schneider and reached the final of the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide

Mirra Andreeva / Photo: © Sarah Reed / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva made it to the finals of the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide (Australia).

Andreeva (3rd seed) beat compatriot Diana Schneider (9) in the semifinals with a score of 6:3, 6:2. The tennis players spent 1 hour and 24 minutes on the court.

Andreeva will compete for the title with Canadian Victoria Mboko (8th seed), who beat Australian Kimberly Birrell in her semi-final.

WTA 500. Adelaide International. Adelaide (Australia). Hard. Prize fund – more than 1.2 million dollars

½ finals

Mirra Andreeva (Russia, 3) – Diana Schneider (Russia, 9) – 6:3, 6:2;

Victoria Mboko (Canada, 8) – Kimberly Birrell (Australia) – 6:2, 6:1.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.

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Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko advances to final

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5 hours ago

January 16, 2026

Nancy

Adelaide tournament Victoria Mboko advances to final

Victoria Mboko did not last long on the field in the semi-final of the Adelaide tournament, Friday in Australia.

The 19-year-old Canadian defeated local favorite Kimberly Birrell in just 59 minutes of play, 6-2, 6-1.

Mboko, 17^e player in the world, slammed eight aces against none for her opponent, 107^e world racket.

In the final, the Torontonian will face the winner of the other semi-final, which pits Russian Mirra Andreeva, third seed, against her compatriot Diana Schnaider.

The duel was short-lived, since Mboko was never broken and she only offered a break point to her opponent, who was unable to take advantage of it.

PHOTO MICHAEL ERREY, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Victoria Mboko returns a ball to Australia’s Kimberly Birrell during their women’s singles semi-final at the Adelaide International tennis tournament.

On the other hand, the Canadian broke Birrell five times in seven occasions. She also won 80% of points played on her first serve and an impressive 86% of points played on her second serve.

His dominance on serve was unquestionable, with Birrell winning only 47% of the points contested on his first ball.

Both players committed three double faults.

Thanks to this victory, Mboko will climb to at least 16^e world ranking following the tournament. A victory in the final would allow him to enter the top 15.

This competition in Adelaide serves as preparation for the Australian Open, which will take off on Sunday. In the first round, Mboko will face Australian Emerson Jones, 155^e player in the world.

Source: lapresse

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

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Semi-final matches of WTA 500 in Adelaide and WTA 250 in Hobart have been announced

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18 hours ago

January 15, 2026

Nancy

Semi-final matches of WTA 500 in Adelaide and WTA 250 in Hobart have been announced

Quarter-final matches were held in challenging tournaments on January 15 WTA 500 in Adelaide And WTA 250 in Hobart.

Last year’s champion Madison Keys, who placed second in the 500 meters race in Adelaide, lost to Victoria MBoko, who will compete with Kimberly Birrell in her next race. The Australian eliminated Jacqueline Christian.

In another semi-final match, “neutrals” Mirra Andreeva and Diana Schneider will compete. Unfortunately, Maya Joynt and Emma Navarro lost their matches.

WTA 500 Adelaide. 1/4 final

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🏳️Mirra Andreeva [3] – Ayla Tomljanovic [WC] – 6:2, 6:0
🏳️Diana Schneider [9] – Emma Navarro [6] – 6:3, 6:3

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Kimberly Birrell- Jacqueline Christian [Q] – 5:7, 6:1, 7:5
Victoria Mboko [8] – Madison Keys [2] – 6:4, 4:6, 6:2

WTA 500 Adelaide. Semi-final matches

🏳️Mirra Andreeva [3] – 🏳️Diana Schneider [9]
Kimberly Birrell- Victoria Mboko [8]

Video review of match day in Adelaide

First seed Emma Raducanu lost to Tayla Preston in the 1/4 final stage in Hobart. The Australian representative will face third-seeded Iva Jovic in the semi-finals – the American eliminated Magda Linett.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeated Anna Bondar and Antonija Ruzic defeated Olga Danilovic. Anna and Antonia will meet in the lower group in the semi-finals.

WTA 250 Hobart. 1/4 final

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Emma Raducanu [1] – Talia Preston [WC] – 2:6, 4:6
Iva Jovic [3] – Magda Linette [8] – 6:3, 6:7 (5:7), 6:2

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Anna Bondar- Elisabetta Cocciaretto [Q] – 2:6, 2:6
Antonia Ruzic – Olga Danilovich – 6:3, 6:3

Video review of match day in Hobart

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.