KIMBERLY BIRRELL NEWS

Ena Shibahara's lob shot is as good as it gets Up one set and tied four games all in the second, Ena Shibahara hit a perfect lob shot that sailed over Kimberly Birrell’s head and landed o...

NOVEMBER 19 • WTATENNIS.COM

Birrell celebrated for sportsmanship in epic Chennai semifinal against Garland Despite a grueling win over Joanna Garland in the Chennai Open semifinals, Kimberly Birrell's focus was on her beaten opponent, earning her...

NOVEMBER 1 • WTATENNIS.COM

Eases to SF in Chennai Birrell defeated Donna Vekic in the quarterfinal of the Chennai Open with a score of 6-4, 6-0 on Friday.

Impact Birrell committed two double faults in the match, five fewer than her opponent. She converted four break points as well. In comparison, Vekic did not win a single break point. Next up for Birrell will be Taiwan's Joanna Garland.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches R2 in Chennai Birrell defeated Shrivalli Bhamidipaty in the round of 16 of the Chennai Open with a score of 7-5, 7-6 on Thursday.

Impact Birrell converted seven break points in the match, one more than her opponent. She won 65.9 percent points on her first serve as well. Next up for Birrell will be Croatia's Donna Vekic.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cements R2 spot in Chennai Birrell defeated Nikola Bartunkova in the round of 32 of the Chennai Open with a score of 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Impact Birrell won 56.2 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 45.6 percent points while serving. Birrell converted six break points as well. Next up for her will be India's Shrivalli Bhamidipaty.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chennai Open Schedule Wednesday, October 29: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info - Bleacher Nation The schedule at the Chennai Open on October 29 includes eight matches, including Kimberly Birrell (ranked No. 117) versus Nikola Bartunkova...

OCTOBER 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tokyo 2025 Qualifier R2 predictions: Women's singles ft. Maria Sakkari vs Suzan Lamens, Katie Boulter vs Kimberly Birrell | Pan Pacific Open Players will fight for a spot in the main draw of the Pan Pacific Open 2025 in Tokyo on Sunday, October 19. 24 women entered the qualifying...

OCTOBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Thumping win in Cincinnati R1 Birrell defeated Anna Blinkova in the round of 128 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 6-2, 6-1 on Friday.

Impact Birrell converted seven break points in the match, five more than her opponent. She won 61.9 percent of the service points as well, considerably higher than Blinkova, who won just 36.4 percent of the points while serving. Next up for Birrell will be America's Jessica Pegula.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova saves 2 match points in first-round win at Eastbourne

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova saved two match points on British opponent Harriet Dart’s serve before rallying to win her opening match at the grass-court Eastbourne Open

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Downs 4th seed in Eastbourne Birrell won 6-4, 6-4 over Sofia Kenin in the first round of Eastbourne on Tuesday.

Impact After qualifying for the main draw, Birrell kept up her momentum at the event as she downed the No. 4 seed in straight sets across one hour and 29 minutes. The 27-year-old Australian improves to 2-2 during the grass-court season. Birrell will play No. 53-ranked Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the second round.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in Libema Open Birrell defeated Xinyu Wang in the round of 32 of the Libema Open with a score of 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Birrell converted three break points in the match. In comparison, her opponent did not register a single break point. She won 67.9 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Birrell will be Yue Yuan.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Paris opener Birrell lost to Chloe Paquet in the round of 32 of the Trophee Clarins with a score of 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Birrell committed 12 double faults in the match, three more than her opponent. She produced just two aces, eight fewer than Paquet. It was the third occasion in the last five competitions this season where Birrell suffered a defeat in the first round.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise defeat in Vic R2 Birrell lost to Dalma Galfi in the round of 16 of the Catalonia Open with a score of 6-2, 6-1 on Wednesday.

Impact Birrell registered 14 double faults in the match. In comparison, her opponent did not produce a single double fault. Birrell converted two break points, four fewer than Galfi. It was the second consecutive tournament this season where Birrell suffered a defeat in the second round.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eases to R2 in Vic Birrell defeated Bianca Andreescu in the round of 32 of the Catalonia Open with a score of 6-2, 6-2 on Monday.

Impact Birrell converted six break points in the match, four more than her opponent. She won 58.3 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Birrell will be Hungary's Dalma Galfi.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Osaka's clay-court season starts with a loss in 1st round of Madrid Open

Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season has started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open against Lucia Bronzetti

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Wins R1 in Miami Birrell defeated Anastasia Potapova in the round of 128 of the Miami Open with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 on Wednesday.

Impact Birrell committed two double faults in the match, seven fewer than her opponent. She converted five break points as well. Next up for Birrell will be Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into R2 in California Birrell defeated Viktorija Golubic in the round of 128 of the Indian Wells with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Friday.

Impact Birrell won 68.6 percent points on first serve, considerably higher than her opponent, who managed to win just 47.4 percent points on her first serve. She converted six break points as well. Birrell's journey in the tournament ended in the second round when she lost to Elise Mertens with a score of 4-6, 5-7.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE