Dominic and Bezzi Strikes Gold, Anna and Hunter Stays Undefeated At Astana 2025

Anna McBride (GBR) successfully defended her title for the fourth consecutive time since the Global Games 2019. In a repeat of Annecy 2024, she met Eva Blanc (FRA) in another thrilling final. Despite both athletes starting strong, Anna’s relentless smashes proved too much for Eva, sealing the win 6-3, 6-2. Meanwhile, Belgium’s Hanee Lavreysen overcame Australia’s Kelly Wren 6-4, 6-2 to earn bronze.

Dominic Iannotti (GBR) transformed his Annecy 2024 bronze into gold at Astana 2025. The GG2019 champion defeated teammate Oliver Beadle with a sharp 7-5, 6-0 victory. After a six-year wait, Iannotti reclaimed his place at the top of the podium.

In the Men’s II2 final, Bezzi Emanuele (ITA) avenged his Annecy 2024 loss to Australia’s Timothy Gould. Though Gould started with a dominant 6-0 first set, Bezzi came back fiercely to win the second set 6-3. The decider was a tense battle that went to a tie-break, with Bezzi clinching it 10-8 to secure his first Virtus World Tennis Championship gold. Gabrielle Vietti (ITA) earned bronze by defeating Ramadani Sai Aman (AUS) 6-3, 7-6(8).

In the Men’s II3 final, Hunter Thompson (AUS) claimed his second straight world title. He and close friend—and frequent rival—Hayden Ballard (AUS) delivered another nail-biting rematch of their Annecy clash. After splitting the first two sets, Hunter edged out Hayden in a 10-8 third-set tiebreaker.

In the II1 Mixed Doubles final, the powerful British pair of Anna McBride and Dominic Iannotti dominated Australia’s Archie Graham and Kelly Wren. Despite a competitive start, the Aussies couldn’t hold off the British momentum, falling 6-1, 6-0.

For full result, visit the Astana 2025 website.