Australian Tennis Stars Shine in Semifinals at Queen’s and Birmingham

Australian tennis stars are showcasing their talent on the grass courts, with Jordan Thompson excelling at the Queen’s Club Championships in London, and Ajla Tomljanović impressing at the Birmingham Classic.

In London, Jordan Thompson delivered a strong performance, defeating American Taylor Fritz in a quarterfinal match. Thompson’s victory sets up a semifinal encounter with Lorenzo Musetti following his win over British wildcard Billy Harris.

Thompson expressed his delight at reaching his first ATP 500 semifinal, highlighting his improved form on grass. Meanwhile, Tomljanović secured a spot in the semifinals at the Birmingham Classic after a comeback victory against Leylah Fernandez.

Tomljanović, who has battled injuries and setbacks, displayed resilience on the grass court, setting up a semifinal clash with Anastasia Potapova. In the men’s draw, Rinky Hijikata fell short in a quarterfinal match against Sebastian Korda, ending Australia’s hope for a second male semifinalist at Queen’s.

Other notable performances included Tommy Paul‘s win over Jack Draper to advance to the semifinals at Queen’s, showcasing the competitive field at the prestigious tournament.

As the grass court season unfolds, Australian tennis fans are eagerly watching Thompson and Tomljanović as they strive for success in their respective tournaments.