Kimberly Birrell News

Cruises to R2 in Beijing Birrell defeated Aoi Ito in the round of 128 of the China Open with a score of 6-1, 6-1 on Thursday.

Impact Birrell converted five break points in the match in nine attempts. In comparison, her opponent did not win a break point. Birrell committed one double fault, four fewer than Ito. Next up for Birrell will be the Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rankings Watch: Fernandez back in Top 30; Gibson, Birrell break Top 50 Singapore champion Leylah Fernandez returns to the Top 30 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Singapore finalist Talia Gibs...

SEPTEMBER 28 • WTATENNIS.COM

Wins maiden WTA title Birrell defeated Maya Joint in the final of the Korea Open with a score of 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday.

Impact Birrell won 61.1 percent service points in the match, considerably higher than her opponent, who won 42.6 percent points while serving. She converted six break points in 10 attempts, three more than Joint. It was Birrell's maiden WTA title in her career.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Birrell wins first WTA Tour singles title in all-Australian final Kimberly Birrell captured her maiden WTA Tour-level singles title with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over compatriot Maya Joint in Seoul, recovering fr...

SEPTEMBER 27 • WTATENNIS.COM

Birrell, Joint to contest first all-Australian final since 2017 in Seoul Kimberly Birrell and Maya Joint advanced to the Seoul final Saturday, setting up the first all-Australian WTA Tour final since Strasbourg 20...

SEPTEMBER 26 • WTATENNIS.COM

Books finals berth in Seoul Birrell defeated Anna Bondar in the semifinal of the Korea Open with a score of 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 on Saturday.

Impact Birrell converted six break points in the match in 19 attempts, two more than her opponent. She won 62.9 percent service points as well. Next up for Birrell will be Australia's Maya Joint.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls int Seoul QF Birrell defeated Ye-Xin Ma in the round of 16 of the Korea Open with a score of 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Birrell converted six break points in the match in nine attempts, three more than her opponent. She won 57.1 percent service points as well. In comparison, Ma won 46.8 percent points while serving. Next up for Birrell will be America's Katie Volynets.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in Seoul Birrell won 7-6 (2), 6-4 over Tamara Zidansek in the first round of Seoul on Tuesday.

Impact Coming off a second round appearance at the US Open, Birrell secured her opener at this WTA 250 event as she advanced past the No. 140-ranked Slovenian in two sets after two hours on court. The 28-year-old Australian has not posted consecutive wins since Austin in February. She will play Ye-Xin Ma next.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches US Open opener Birrell defeated Petra Marcinko in the round of 128 of the US Open with a score of 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Sunday.

Impact Birrell committed 40 unforced errors in the match, 13 fewer than her opponent. She converted seven break points in eight attempts, one more than Marcinko. Next up for Birrell will be Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches Wimbledon R2 Birrell defeated Alina Korneeva in the Wimbledon round of 128 with a score of 6-3, 0-6, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Birrell won 57 percent points on first serve in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 50 percent points on first serve. Birrell converted five break points in 16 attempts as well. Next up for her will be Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R1 in Eastbourne Birrell defeated Barbora Krejcikova in the round of 32 of the Eastbourne Open with a score of 6-3, 7-6 on Tuesday.

Impact Birrell converted five break points in the match in eight attempts, two more than her opponent. She won 66.7 percent points on first serve as well. In comparison, Krejcikova won 56.8 percent points on first serve. Next up for Birrell will be Croatia's Petra Marcinko.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eastbourne Open 2026: Day 2 Predictions ft. Jasmine Paolini vs Tatjana Maria, Barbora Krejcikova vs Kimberly Birrell First-round matches will conclude on Day 2 (Tuesday, June 23) of the Eastbourne Open 2026. Defending champion Maya Joint was sent packing on Monday, thus guaranteeing a new champio...

JUNE 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Birrell stuns Pegula and the best of the rest of Roland Garros Round 1 Round 1 at Roland Garros has come and gone and it left plenty to be discussed. From Kimberly Birrell's stunning upset of Jessica Pegula, to...

MAY 27 • WTATENNIS.COM

Downs 5th seed at French Open Birrell won 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the French Open on Tuesday.

Impact Birrell turned in a big upset in her opener in Paris as she eliminated the No. 5 seed from the United States in three sets after one hour and 45 minutes on court to make the second round. It marks the first ever win for the 28-year-old from Australia at Roland Garros. Birrell will play No. 65-ranked Oleksandra Oliynykova in the second round.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kimberly Birrell shockingly beats No. 5 Jessica Pegula in French Open Deadspin | Kimberly Birrell shockingly beats No. 5 Jessica Pegula in French Open

MAY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

In the first major upset of Roland Garros, Birrell rallies to knock off Pegula Kimberly Birrell found a new gear to erase a set and a break deficit, sending the fifth seed Jessica Pegula home early in a stunning upset a...

MAY 26 • WTATENNIS.COM

Defeat in Austin SF Birrell lost to Lanlana Tararudee in the semifinal of the Austin 125 with a score of 6-4, 7-6 on Friday.

Impact Birrell did not produce an ace in the match. In comparison, her opponent produced six aces. Birrell converted four break points in six attempts, one fewer than Tararudee. Overall, Birrell won 81 points, five fewer than Tararudee.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to SF in Austin Birrell defeated Mccartney Kessler in the quarterfinal of the Austin 25 with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 6-0 on Thursday.

Impact Birrell won 51.7 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 47.5 percent points while serving. Birrell converted nine break points in 15 attempts. Next up for her will be Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Books QF berth in Austin Birrell defeated Kamilla Rakhimova in the round of 16 of the Austin 125 with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 on Wednesday.

Impact Birrell converted five break points in six attempts, two more than her opponent. She committed four double faults, five fewer than Rakhimova. Next up for Birrell will be America's Mccartney Kessler.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Books R2 berth in Austin Birrell defeated Ella Seidel in the round of 32 of the Austin 125 with a score of 7-6, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Birrell converted two break points in the match in four attempts. In comparison, her opponent did not manage to win a break point in three attempts. Birrell won 79 points in total, 15 more than Seidel. Next up for Birrell will be Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hot shot: Victoria Mboko's forehand scorcher down the line in Indian Wells Victoria Mboko had to soak up some heavy blows from Kimberly Birrell in this rally in the BNP Paribas Open second round -- but when stretche...

MARCH 6 • WTATENNIS.COM

Mboko, Raducanu book places in Indian Wells third round Victoria Mboko and Emma Raducanu posted contrasting straight-sets wins over Kimberly Birrell and Anastasia Zakharova respectively to reach t...

MARCH 6 • WTATENNIS.COM

Moves on in Indian Wells Birrell won 6-1, 6-4 over Oksana Selekhmeteva in the first round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Impact Fresh off a recent semifinal showing in Austin, Birrell continued her good play as she knocked out the No. 71-ranked Russian in two sets across one hour and 26 minutes. The 27-year-old Australian is up to No. 69 in the world after her recent run of form. Birrell will play No. 10 seed Victoria Mboko (0-2 H2H) in the second round.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Stearns vs Kimberly Birrell preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, and betting tips | ATX Open 2026 Fixture: Peyton Stearns (4) vs Kimberly Birrell

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Books semifinal berth in Austin Birrell won 6-3, 6-3 over Ajla Tomljanovic in the quarterfinals of Austin on Friday.

Impact Birrell moved past her No. 74-ranked countrywoman in comfortable fashion across one hour and 25 minutes to move into her second semifinal of the season. The No. 80-ranked Australian is just one win away from reaching the third final of her career. Birrell will play either No. 4 seed Peyton Stearns (0-1 H2H) or Oksana Selekhmeteva (1-0 H2H) in the semis.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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