Kimberly Birrell defeated Olivia Rogowska 7-6 6-4 in the Brisbane semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Olivia Rogowska came in defending last year's round of 16, but Kimberly Birrell had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard.
Birrell K. took it in straight sets.