Adelaide International 2026 Quaterfinals Highlights and Semifinals Schedule
Adelaide, South Australia – The quarterfinals of the 2026 Adelaide International delivered a day of high-stakes tennis at The Drive on January 15, as top seeds and local favorites battled for a spot in the semifinals. With the Australian Open just around the corner, the ATP 250 and WTA 500 event showcased players in peak form under the iconic canopy of the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre.
Men’s Singles: Top Seeds Paul and Davidovich Fokina Advance
In the ATP 250 draw, second seed Tommy Paul continued his strong campaign with a commanding straight-sets victory over Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic. Paul, looking sharp on the hard courts, secured a 6-3, 6-2 win to book his place in the last four. The American will be joined by top seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who dispatched fifth seed Valentin Vacherot 7-6(4), 6-2.
The quarterfinals also saw French standout Ugo Humbert dominate his match against qualifier Alexander Shevchenko, winning 6-0, 6-3. Meanwhile, eighth seed Tomas Machac fought past Jaume Munar in a tighter contest, prevailing 6-4, 6-4 to complete the semifinal lineup.
Women’s Singles: Birrell Makes History on Home Soil
On the WTA side, the spotlight shone on Australian Kimberly Birrell, who thrilled the home crowd by reaching her maiden WTA 500 semifinal. Birrell’s gritty performance on Centre Court sets up a tantalizing semifinal clash with Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko. Mboko has been the tournament’s revelation, advancing deep into the draw after ending the run of defending champion Madison Keys earlier in the event.
Third seed Mirra Andreeva also featured in the quarterfinal action on Centre Court, continuing her ascent in the women’s game.
Wheelchair Events and Venue Atmosphere
The day also featured elite wheelchair tennis, with top seeds Niels Vink and Heath Davidson securing victories in the Quad Wheelchair Singles quarterfinals on Court 2. Vink defeated A. Latif, while Davidson overcame J. Woodman to advance.
Fans at The Drive enjoyed the action from the redeveloped facilities, which include a canopy-roof structure over Centre Court and the sunken show court, ensuring play continues regardless of the weather. The venue, with a capacity of 6,500, has become a favorite for players and spectators alike, offering an electric atmosphere in the heart of Adelaide.
Semifinals Schedule
Semifinals matches are spread across Centre Court, Show Court 1, and Court 4, with play beginning late morning local time and continuing into the evening under lights.
Below is the complete semifinals schedule, including start times, match categories, and player matchups.
Centre Court
Centre Court hosts the marquee matches of the day, highlighted by both women’s and men’s singles semifinals, followed by the women’s doubles final in the evening session.
Women’s Singles Semifinal
Starts: 11:00 AM (Local Time)
- Kimberly Birrell (Australia)
vs - Victoria Mboko (8) (Canada)
The day opens with local favorite Kimberly Birrell looking to continue her strong run against eighth seed Victoria Mboko. Birrell’s familiarity with Australian conditions could prove crucial, while Mboko’s power and composure have been key throughout the week.
Men’s Singles Semifinal
Not Before 1:00 PM
- Tomas Machac (8) (Czech Republic)
vs - Tommy Paul (2) (USA)
Second seed Tommy Paul faces a stern test from Czech contender Tomas Machac. Paul’s aggressive baseline game and experience at the top level contrast with Machac’s tactical versatility, making this one of the most anticipated encounters of the tournament.
Women’s Singles Semifinal
Not Before 3:00 PM
- Mirra Andreeva (3)
vs - Diana Shnaider (9)
Two of the WTA Tour’s most exciting young players meet in a high-stakes semifinal. Third seed Mirra Andreeva takes on ninth seed Diana Shnaider in a matchup that could shape the next generation of women’s tennis.
Men’s Singles Semifinal
Not Before 6:30 PM
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (1) (Spain)
vs - Ugo Humbert (France)
Top seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina headlines the evening session against France’s Ugo Humbert. With both players capable of explosive shot-making, this clash is expected to deliver fast-paced rallies and dramatic momentum swings.
Women’s Doubles Final
Not Before 8:00 PM
- Lyudmyla Kichenok / Desirae Krawczyk
vs - Katerina Siniakova (2) / Shuai Zhang
The night concludes with the women’s doubles final, featuring two elite pairings. The experienced duo of Kichenok and Krawczyk face the second-seeded team of Siniakova and Zhang, both renowned for their net play and doubles intelligence.
Show Court 1
Men’s Doubles Semifinal
Starts: 12:00 PM
- Christian Harrison (5) / Neal Skupski
vs - Kevin Krawietz (4) / Tim Puetz
This semifinal brings together two accomplished doubles teams, with sharp serving and coordinated net play expected to dominate proceedings.
Men’s Doubles Semifinal
Scheduled (Time TBC)
- Simone Bolelli (6) / Andrea Vavassori
vs - Harri Heliovaara (2) / Henry Patten
Second seeds Heliovaara and Patten aim to justify their billing against the experienced Italian pair Bolelli and Vavassori in a matchup that could be decided by fine margins.
Quad Wheelchair Doubles Final
Scheduled
- Guy Sasson (1) / Niels Vink
vs - Heath Davidson (2) / Andy Lapthorne
The quad wheelchair doubles title is on the line as top seeds Sasson and Vink face the second-seeded pairing of Davidson and Lapthorne, rounding out an action-packed day on Show Court 1.
Court 4
Court 4 is dedicated to quad wheelchair singles semifinal matches, showcasing elite wheelchair tennis talent.
Quad Wheelchair Singles Semifinal
Starts: 11:00 AM
- Niels Vink (1)
vs - James Woodman
Quad Wheelchair Singles Semifinal
Scheduled
- Heath Davidson
vs - Sam Schroder (2)
Both matches will determine who advances to the quad wheelchair singles final later in the tournament.
