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Kim Birrell Achieves First US Open Victory, Aleksandar Vukic Falls Short
lunes, 31 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: abc.net.au
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Kim Birrell secures her first win at the US Open by defeating Petra Marcinko, while Aleksandar Vukic loses a five-set match to Rei Sakamoto.
Kim Birrell has made history by advancing to the second round of the US Open for the first time, defeating Petra Marcinko in New York.
Birrell triumphed with a score of 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, overcoming a match point and a lengthy rain delay. This victory marks her first win at the US Open after three previous first-round exits in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Following her win, Birrell is set to face Russian player Ekaterina Alexandrova, with a guaranteed prize of $190,000. Meanwhile, Aleksandar Vukic was unable to secure a win against Rei Sakamoto, losing in a five-set match.
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