Kim Birrell Advances to Brisbane International Quarterfinals, Breaks Into Top 100

The 26-year-old Australian defeated Anastasia Potapova in straight sets, marking her return to form after years of injury struggles.

Kim Birrell defeated world No. 35 Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 to secure her spot in the Brisbane International quarterfinals.
This victory follows her upset win over world No. 8 Emma Navarro, showcasing her ability to compete consistently at a high level.
Birrell's performance has lifted her to No. 99 in the live WTA rankings, making her Australia's top-ranked female player for the first time.
Her return to form comes after a challenging period of elbow injuries that sidelined her for over two years between 2019 and 2022.
Birrell will face either Anhelina Kalinina or Yue Yuan in the quarterfinals, both of whom are ranked higher than her.