PLAYER PROFILE
Kimberly Birrell
7
AUSTRALIAN
RANKING
RANKING
164
WTA
RANKING
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- Age20
- Born29 April 1998
- Birth PlaceGermany
- LivesHope Island, QLD
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachChris Mahony & John Birrell
“I just feel now like every time I walk out on the court and play well that I can compete against the best in the world.”
— Kimberly Birrell, 30 Jan 2019
» In-form Birrell opens Launceston account
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
Molik gives edge to Australia in Fed Cup semifinal
17 April, 2019
Australia and Belarus may be hard to separate on paper, yet Australian Fed Cup captain Alicia Molik believes her home team holds some crucial advantages.
Read moreAustralia and Belarus may be hard to separate on paper, yet Australian Fed Cup captain Alicia Molik believes her home team holds some crucial advantages.
Six Aussies in Acapulco main draw
25 February, 2019
Alex De Minaur, John Millman, Nick Kyrgios, Jordan Thompson, Alexei Popyrin and Daria Gavrilova will fly the Aussie flag at the ATP/WTA hard-court tournament this week in…
Read moreAlex De Minaur, John Millman, Nick Kyrgios, Jordan Thompson, Alexei Popyrin and Daria Gavrilova will fly the Aussie flag at the ATP/WTA hard-court tournament this week in…
Aussie women’s tennis strongest in 20 years, says Pratt
21 February, 2019
With a new-look team and more players vying for selection, Australia coach Nicole Pratt is filled with optimism ahead of April’s Fed Cup semifinal against Belarus.
Read moreWith a new-look team and more players vying for selection, Australia coach Nicole Pratt is filled with optimism ahead of April’s Fed Cup semifinal against Belarus.
Aussie women show collective pride
15 February, 2019
A confidence-boosting summer showcased the camaraderie among Australia’s top female players, reports Australian Tennis Magazine.
Read moreA confidence-boosting summer showcased the camaraderie among Australia’s top female players, reports Australian Tennis Magazine.
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