Day 8 at the City of Playford Tennis International has been a great day for the Aussies, with three moving through to tomorrow’s singles finals.
Zoe Hives (Vic) once again brought her A-game with a 6-1 6-4 victory over the last remaining seed in the draw, [6] Marie Bouzkova (CZE). Meanwhile, Alexandra Bozovic (NSW) moved in to the final after Jessika Ponchet (FRA) was forced to retire at 4-1 in the first set.
Qualifier Jason Kubler (Qld) will fly the Australian flag in the men’s final after he defeated the big serving American, Reilly Opelka 7-6(3) 6-3. Brayden Schnur (CAN) then secured a place in the final with a 6-3 7-6(3) victory over Evan King (USA).
This afternoon, Mackenzie McDonald and Tommy Paul (USA) were crowned the City of Playford Tennis International Men’s Doubles Champions following a close 7-6(4) 6-4 victory over wildcards Maverick Banes/Jason Kubler (Qld).
Day 9 is singles finals day. The day is set to open with the WTC City of Playford Kids Tennis Day, including a special visit from the Bryan Brothers. Kubler and Schnur will then open Centre Court at 11.00 am, with Hives and Bozovic to follow, not before 12.30 pm.
Draws and orders of play for Sunday 7 January now available at: tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour/city-of-playford-tennis-international
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