On court
- She was “raised on a tennis court”, with her entire family including grandparents, aunts (including former Wimbledon competitor Debbie Chesterton), uncles and parents all playing the game
- Knew at age 10 that she was good enough to have a go at becoming professional
- Represented Australia at the World Junior Tennis Competition in 2008
- Made her ITF Futures Pro Tour senior debut at the Mildura event in 2010
- Member of the Australian Junior Fed Cup team that qualified for the final in 2010
- Won first professional singles title in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (ITF $10,000) in 2014
- Retired from tennis briefly in 2017; returned in 2018 and enjoyed a career-best season, cracking the top 300
- As a qualifier, reached final of ITF $60,000 event in Kurume, Japan
- Ultimate goals are to win the Australian Open, reach the top 10 and be the best player she can be
- She enjoys the competitive aspect of tennis and playing against others
- Feels her game most closely resembles Kim Clijsters’; toughest opponent she’s so far faced is Czech Lucie Hradecka
- Says her dream tennis scenario would be facing Serena Williams in a Wimbledon final
- Best piece of advice she’s received is to never give up – you don’t know what could happen during a match
Off court
- Her parents, Greg and Heather, are her greatest influence: “because of their dedication and unending support.”
- Hobbies include horse riding, netball and reading
- Would have been a veterinarian if not a tennis player
- Favourite food is lasagne
- Favourite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean
- Her perfect day would involve relaxing with her family on a boat in Sydney Harbour
Year-end singles ranking history
2018 | 292 |
2017 | 765 |
2016 | 592 |
2015 | 643 |
2014 | 731 |
2013 | 845 |
2012 | 697 |
2011 | 1145 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2014 Sharm El Sheikh ITF
Finals
2018 Kurume ITF
Abbie Myers in the news
In-form Birrell opens Launceston account

30 January, 2019
After a third-round appearance at the Australian Open and a week at home to recharge, Kimberly Birrell records a victory in the Launceston opening round.
Read moreAfter a third-round appearance at the Australian Open and a week at home to recharge, Kimberly Birrell records a victory in the Launceston opening round.
Kokkinakis, Rodionova lead Aussie charge in AO qualifying

7 January, 2019
Ten men and 12 women will represent Australia in the Australian Open 2019 qualifying events, which kick off at Melbourne Park on Tuesday 8 January.
Read moreTen men and 12 women will represent Australia in the Australian Open 2019 qualifying events, which kick off at Melbourne Park on Tuesday 8 January.
Birrell, Fourlis advance at AO Play-off

11 December, 2018
Kimberly Birrell subdued the challenge of 18/u champion Gabriella Da Silva-Fick to advance to the quarterfinals of the AO Play-off. She will next meet Jaimee Fourlis, a winner in…
Read moreKimberly Birrell subdued the challenge of 18/u champion Gabriella Da Silva-Fick to advance to the quarterfinals of the AO Play-off. She will next meet Jaimee Fourlis, a winner in…
Biggest movers: Aussie women make gains in 2018

7 November, 2018
Many of Australia's women have enjoyed excellent 2018 seasons, with their improvements reflected in the release of the WTA year-end rankings this week.
Read moreMany of Australia's women have enjoyed excellent 2018 seasons, with their improvements reflected in the release of the WTA year-end rankings this week.