Polina Kudermetova defeated Ashlyn Krueger 7–6, 6–3 in the Brisbane WTA 250 quarter-final on hard court on 3 January 2025, upsetting the pre-match favourite Krueger. The Russian player's composed performance in the opening set, decided in a tie-break, proved decisive; she then consolidated her advantage in the second set to secure a commanding victory. Kudermetova's upset win over the odds-on favourite suggests a return to form and advances her deeper into the Brisbane draw.