Singapore Tennis Open 2025 Day 5: Birrell’s resilience, Mertens’ strategy, Xinyu’s power

Day 5 of the Singapore Tennis Open 2025 held at the newly inaugurated Kallang Tennis Hub delivered high-energy matches, with players like Kimberly Birrell, Elise Mertens, and Wang Xinyu showing exceptional performances. The high-intensity battles have provided some of the most exciting moments in women’s tennis, marking a remarkable return of professional tennis to Singapore after a seven-year hiatus.

Singles Action: Fierce Competition Unfolds

Kimberly Birrell [photo credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Kimberly Birrell [photo credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Birrell Overcomes Baptiste in Three-Set Thriller

Australia’s Kimberly Birrell showcased incredible resilience in the Round of 16, battling past Hailey Baptiste of the United States in a grueling three-setter. Despite Baptiste firing 9 aces, Birrell held her nerve, saving 9 of 11 break points to clinch a 6-7(3), 6-3, 7-5 victory and secure a quarterfinal spot.

Elise Mertens  [WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Elise Mertens [WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Mertens Bounces Back to Defeat Maria

Second seed Elise Mertens faced a tough challenge against Germany’s Tatjana Maria, dropping the first set in a tense tiebreak. However, Mertens adjusted her game, delivering powerful serves and strategic shot-making to take the match 6-7(3), 6-3, 6-1. With 5 aces and a dominant third set, Mertens proved why she remains a force on the WTA Tour.

Xinyu Wang [WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Xinyu Wang [WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Wang Xinyu Moves Forward After Opponent Retires

Fourth seed Wang Xinyu advanced after Maya Joint retired mid-match, keeping her tournament run alive. Wang’s solid form and consistency will be key as she eyes a deep run in Singapore.

Jil Teichmann [WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Jil Teichmann [WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Teichmann Takes Down Gadecki in Straight Sets

Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann displayed clinical shot-making in her 6-4, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Olivia Gadecki. Teichmann’s dominance on first-serve returns and break-point efficiency secured her quarterfinal berth.

Doubles Action: Top Teams Battle for Semifinal Spots

Desirae Krawczyk & Giuliana Olmos [WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Desirae Krawczyk & Giuliana Olmos [WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Krawczyk and Olmos Survive a Three-Set Battle

Second-seeded Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos delivered a comeback win against China’s Xinyu Jiang and Lin Zhu, fighting through a dramatic match to prevail 6-7(5), 7-5, 10-3. Their clutch performance in the final tiebreak sends them to the semifinals.

Cristina Bucsa [WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Cristina Bucsa [WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Dart and Lumsden Cruise to the Semifinals

The British duo of Harriet Dart and Maia Lumsden dominated Cristina Bucșa and Camila Osorio, sealing a comfortable 6-2, 6-3 victory. Their strong serving and flawless execution have made them a formidable team in the tournament.

Nao Hibino & Oksana Kalashnikova [Credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]
Nao Hibino & Oksana Kalashnikova [Credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]

Hibino and Kalashnikova Triumph in a Close Battle

In an electrifying doubles showdown, the unseeded duo of Nao Hibino and Oksana Kalashnikova edged out Mai Hontama and Wang Xinyu in a tight 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 contest. Their solid teamwork and well-placed serves helped them advance.

With the Singapore Tennis Open 2025 heading into the quarterfinals, anticipation continues to build as the competition intensifies. Will Elise Mertens and Wang Xinyu maintain their momentum? Can Kimberly Birrell pull off another upset? And which doubles pair will emerge victorious?

Stay tuned as Singapore’s biggest tennis event delivers more high-energy matchups, showcasing top WTA talent at the stunning Kallang Tennis Hub.

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