PLAYER PROFILE
Kimberly Birrell
- Age20
- Born29 April 1998
- Birth PlaceGermany
- LivesHope Island, QLD
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachChris Mahony & John Birrell
“It feels pretty good right now. It’s still sinking in. I’m just really happy.”
— Kimberly Birrell, 1 Oct 2017
» Birrell wins maiden title in Brisbane
On court
- In 2012, proved herself to be an outstanding doubles player, after she won the Sydney Junior International with fellow Aussie Maddison Inglis
- Reached the semifinals on her favourite playing surface in the doubles of Optus 14s Claycourt Championships, as well as the Grasscourt Championships (both in 2012)
- Was the Under 16s champion in the Medibank Age Championships, as well as the Rod Laver QLD Junior Championships
- In 2014, reached the semifinals of the Australian Open junior girls’ singles event
- Says that one of the best things about being a tennis player is being able to travel, although she still thinks the Gold Coast is the best city in the world
Year-end ranking history
| 2016 | 506 |
| 2015 | 361 |
| 2014 | – |
| 2013 | 818 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2017 Brisbane ITF
Finals
2017 Penrith ITF
2015 Mildura ITF, Brisbane ITF
Kimberly Birrell in the news
Biggest movers: Popyrin nears top 200
15 August, 2018
A maiden ATP Challenger title in China pushes Alexei Popyrin up almost 100 places in the rankings, while there are also big gains for Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Vukic.
Read moreA maiden ATP Challenger title in China pushes Alexei Popyrin up almost 100 places in the rankings, while there are also big gains for Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Vukic.
Biggest movers: Ebden cracks top 60
19 June, 2018
In an week of gains for several Aussie tennis stars, Matt Ebden, Alex De Minaur, Jaimee Fourlis and Alexei Popyrin were among those setting career-high rankings.
Read moreIn an week of gains for several Aussie tennis stars, Matt Ebden, Alex De Minaur, Jaimee Fourlis and Alexei Popyrin were among those setting career-high rankings.
Kyrgios ready for singles return
5 June, 2018
Nick Kyrgios reveals he is in a good head space as the grass court season begins.
Read moreNick Kyrgios reveals he is in a good head space as the grass court season begins.
Alex De Minaur awarded Roland Garros wildcard and Aussie women’s play-off kicks off today
18 May, 2018
Alex De Minaur will make his second appearance in the main draw of Roland Garros and the Aussie women's play-off gets underway in Paris.
Read moreAlex De Minaur will make his second appearance in the main draw of Roland Garros and the Aussie women's play-off gets underway in Paris.
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