PLAYER PROFILE
Kimberly Birrell
- Age22
- 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
Social round-up: Title celebrations and childhood throwbacks
15 October, 2020
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Social round-up: Paris pursuits and off-court fun
8 October, 2020
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Social round-up: Highlights from New York
3 September, 2020
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Social round-up: Aussie stars having fun in New York
27 August, 2020
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