Astra Sharma continued her scintillating form in Bonita Springs, Florida, winning her first singles title since the City of Playford International in October 2023.
Melbourne, VIC, 5 May 2025 | Jackson Mansell
For the first time since October 2023, Astra Sharma claimed silverware after emerging victorious at an ITF W100 event in Bonita Springs, Florida.
The triumph continues a stellar purple patch for the 29-year-old, who has reached four semifinals in her last five tournaments.
Sharma did not drop a set during her time in Florida, and nine of her last 10 victories have come in straight sets.
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Sharma also advanced to her third doubles semifinal this year, this time pairing with Brazilian Laura Pigossi.
This week’s most outstanding performers include:
Tristan Schoolkate: The 23-year-old featured in his third-career ATP Challenger final this week, competing in Guangzhou. Schoolkate defeated three top-200 opponents and won a three-hour semifinal against Alibek Kachmazov.
Matthew Romios: The Australian doubles No.6 made it back-to-back Challenger titles, prevailing in Guangzhou. Romios partnered again with Chinese Taipei’s Ray Ho to win his third Challenger title of the year.
Aleksandar Vukic: Vukic emphatically returned to his winning ways, advancing to the Estoril Challenger semifinals. The New South Welshman snapped a 10-match losing streak dating back to Australian Open 2025.
Emerson Jones: The 16-year-old recorded her best result at an ITF W100 tournament, earning a final-four berth in Gifu, Japan. After three wins that went the distance, Jones fell to eventual champion Zhang Shuai.
Petra Hule: Hule continued her doubles form in Bonita Springs, with her fourth consecutive semifinal berth. The South Australian catapulted into the WTA top 125 following her stellar run.
Bernard Tomic: The 32-year-old reached his first semifinal of 2025 at an ITF M25 tournament in Nottingham. The top seed recorded three straight-set victories to progress to the final four.
Matt Hulme: Hulme continued his impressive season after he made his sixth semifinal of the year. The 26-year-old achieved the feat in Nottingham alongside local countryman Finn Bass.
James McCabe: McCabe reached his fourth Challenger quarterfinal this season after a solid campaign in Guangzhou. His tournament was highlighted by a gruelling three-set victory over compatriot Omar Jasika.
Cruz Hewitt and Duje Marinkova: Hewitt and Marinkova claimed the doubles title at an ITF J300 tournament in Nonthaburi, Thailand. It culminated a stellar week for Hewitt in particular, who also reached his maiden ITF J300 final.
Matthew Dellavedova: The 24-year-old equalled his best finish at a tournament this season with a quarterfinal berth in Serbia. Dellavedova was in strong form at the ITF M15 event, losing just eight games in his opening two matches.
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