2025 Australian Open – Wheelchair girls' singles
The 2025 Australian Open – Wheelchair Girls' Singles was the inaugural edition of the junior wheelchair tournament at the first Grand Slam of the season. The competition took place at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, from January 20 to January 26, 2025.
Brazil's Vitória Miranda claimed the title by defeating Great Britain's Hannah Ferguson in the final, with set scores of 6-4, 7-5. With this victory, Miranda became the first champion in the event's history, solidifying her status as one of the top rising stars in junior wheelchair tennis.[1]
Background
[edit]The 2025 Australian Open marked the first edition of junior wheelchair categories, both in singles and doubles. The addition of the event was celebrated as a milestone for the sport, promoting inclusion and providing a competitive platform for young Paralympic athletes.[2]
Format
[edit]The tournament followed a traditional knockout format, with players advancing through elimination rounds to reach the final. The event featured some of the most promising young wheelchair tennis players, ensuring a high level of competition.[3]
Final
[edit]In the championship match, Vitória Miranda and Hannah Ferguson delivered a tightly contested battle. The Brazilian displayed consistency and mental resilience in crucial moments, securing the first set 6-4. In the second set, Ferguson managed to break her opponent's serve, but Miranda fought back and turned the set around, sealing the title with a 7-5 victory.[4] [5] [6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vitória Miranda fatura o título de simples do Australian Open Junior". Agência Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ "Cooper hails 'inspiration' of new AO junior wheelchair events | AO". ausopen.com. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ "Draws – Australian Open". Australian Open. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Após título nas duplas, Vitória Miranda é campeã de novo no Australian Open". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Mineira Vitória Miranda está nas finais de simples e duplas do Aberto da Austrália". CPB (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ "Who are all the champions from AO 2025? | AO". ausopen.com. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ esportenewsmundo. "Vitória Miranda alcança final em simples e duplas no Australian Open". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-16.