She’s wearing a new engagement ring and fresh scars from an emotional battle. Why Maddison Inglis is the Australian Open’s most compelling story right now.
She was the 'almost' girl of Australian tennis, sidelined by two elbow surgeries before she could legally drink. But after a 2025 season that saw her crack the world's top 60 and electrify Melbourne Park, Kimberly Birrell isn't just a survivor anymore—she's a textbook case of sporting resurrection. As she fights through the Adelaide heat this week, we decode the anatomy of a comeback that defies medical logic.
