AUSTRALIAN wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International. But it was all smiles from defending men's champion Grigor Dimitrov, who powered into the quarterfinals in straight sets.
In the opening match on Pat Rafter Arena, Birrell matched World No 8 Navarro stroke-for-stroke to put a dent in the American's Australian Open preparations.
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Edged & gone again: Kohli's horror run
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Nair in record books, easy win for Tamil Nadu
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Pant slows down & with it his trademark impact
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