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Brisbane International: Final – Pliskova outlasts Keys in thriller

CZECH Republic’s Karolina Pliskova has started the 2020 WTA Tour season off on the right note with a three sets victory over Madison Keys in the women’s final at the Brisbane International yesterday. The world number two had to battle hard across two hours and seven minutes, but eventually got the job done to claim […]

Brisbane International: Semi-finals – Pliskova and Keys come from behind to book finals spot

A TWO hour come-from behind win against fifth seed Petra Kvitova helped eighth seed American Madison Keys to book a spot in the Brisbane International final. In doing so, she stopped an all-Czech Republic final with her last opponent being world number two, Karolina Pliskova. Keys’ triumph took right on two hours to complete, dropping […]

Brisbane International: Day 5 – Stars shine as semi-finalists are decided

THE four semi-finalists at the Brisbane International have been decided, with three top five players winning through to the final four on Day 5 of the tournament. Third seed Naomi Osaka, fifth seed Petra Kvitova and second seed Karolina Pliskova are all set for a huge semi-finals day, joining fellow winner, eighth seed Madison Keys […]

Brisbane International: Day 5 – Keys storms into quarter finals

DAY 5 of the Brisbane International saw only three Round of 16 matches play out, with three Americans taking on their respective opposition. The USA had a successful day on court with all three proceeding to the quarter finals in straight sets. Australian Sam Stosur stunned former number one Angelique Kerber in the first round […]

Brisbane International: Day 2 wrap – Sharapova bundled out in shock loss

DAY 2 of the Brisbane International delivered the goods once again, providing some surprise losses and high intensity matches. With 30 degree weather to contend with, the players fought it out in hot and humid conditions with majority of matches lasting three sets showcasing their skill, durability and stamina. Maria Sharapova was knocked out of […]

Brisbane International: Day 1 – Stosur through to Round 2 after exceptional performance

THREE Australians took the court in the official first day of the Brisbane International on Monday after two days of qualifiers. Only two seeded players competed in the round though both went down to their respective opponents. The highlight of Day 3 saw Sam Stosur manage a shock win over Angelique Kerber in a tough […]