PLAYER PROFILE
Kimberly Birrell
6
AUSTRALIAN
RANKING
RANKING
157
WTA
RANKING
RANKING
- 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
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.
Ash Barty and Kim Birrell to lead Australia’s Fed Cup World Group charge
9 February, 2019
The Fed Cup draw for the World Group first round tie between USA and Australia has been conducted. The tie will kick off in Asheville, North Carolina tomorrow.
Read moreThe Fed Cup draw for the World Group first round tie between USA and Australia has been conducted. The tie will kick off in Asheville, North Carolina tomorrow.
Barty ready to ‘lead by example’ in Fed Cup
8 February, 2019
Ash Barty relishes the responsibility of being Australia's top-ranked player as the Fed Cup team prepare to face the USA.
Read moreAsh Barty relishes the responsibility of being Australia's top-ranked player as the Fed Cup team prepare to face the USA.
Aussies confident ahead of USA Fed Cup tie
7 February, 2019
The Australian team is in a positive mood as they prepare to take on the USA in the Fed Cup World Group in North Carolina.
Read moreThe Australian team is in a positive mood as they prepare to take on the USA in the Fed Cup World Group in North Carolina.
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