PLAYER PROFILE
Kimberly Birrell
- Age21
- Born29 April 1998
- Birth PlaceGermany
- LivesHope Island, QLD
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachChris Mahony & John Birrell
“It's also finding out what I'm passionate about – what I like doing and what I don't like doing as well. It's been a lot of out of my comfort zone, but it's been really fun.”
— Kimberly Birrell, 8 Mar 2020
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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 singles ranking history
| 2018 | 285 |
| 2017 | 356 |
| 2016 | 506 |
| 2015 | 361 |
| 2014 | – |
| 2013 | 818 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2018 Darwin ITF
2017 Brisbane ITF
Finals
2017 Penrith ITF
2015 Mildura ITF, Brisbane ITF
Kimberly Birrell in the news
From the court to the camera …
17 March, 2020
Past and present players swapping their racquets for microphones were helped by a special commentary school at Tennis Australia.
Read morePast and present players swapping their racquets for microphones were helped by a special commentary school at Tennis Australia.
Top Aussie women: Breaking down the barriers
11 March, 2020
Australia's top players have overcome many challenges in their respective journeys to current heights – providing many lessons to players at every level.
Read moreAustralia's top players have overcome many challenges in their respective journeys to current heights – providing many lessons to players at every level.
Play for You on International Women’s Day
8 March, 2020
The Play for You message resonates with high-profile women who’ve overcome many barriers on their path to individual success.
Read moreThe Play for You message resonates with high-profile women who’ve overcome many barriers on their path to individual success.
Osaka hunting Barty’s No.1 ranking
3 January, 2020
Reigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is determined to usurp Australia's Ash Barty on top of the WTA rankings.
Read moreReigning Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka is determined to usurp Australia's Ash Barty on top of the WTA rankings.
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