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
Kimberly Birrell: Learning to overcome setbacks
20 hours ago
Australian player Kimberly Birrell gives an insight into the challenges an athlete faces when injured.
Read moreAustralian player Kimberly Birrell gives an insight into the challenges an athlete faces when injured.
Social round-up: Memories of Roland Garros
28 May, 2020
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Australia, the court is calling!
26 May, 2020
Tennis is back in Australia and everyone is excited about being able to return to court.
Read moreTennis is back in Australia and everyone is excited about being able to return to court.
Social round-up: Players starting to return to court
14 May, 2020
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
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