# Kimberly Birrell def. Ye-Xin Ma

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17170954/kimberly-birrell-vs-ye-xin-ma
Tour: WTA

Kimberly Birrell defeated Ye-Xin Ma 7-5 6-3 in the 2026 Korea Open second round on hard courts on September 24, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 6-3
- Tournament: Korea Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-24

## Player comparison
| Field | Kimberly Birrell | Ye-Xin Ma |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | AUS | CHN |
| Birth date | 1998-04-29 | 1999-06-10 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 170 cm | - |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 60 | 175 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1034 | 432 |
| Elo (entering) | 1712 | 1591 |
| Current career W-L | 55-66 | 3-7 |
| Current career earnings | $3,250,907 | $540,427 |

Pre-match H2H: Kimberly Birrell 0-1 Ye-Xin Ma.

## Stats
| Stat | Kimberly Birrell | Ye-Xin Ma |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 6 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| 1st serve % | 62.3% | 53.2% |
| 1st serve points won % | 58.3% | 51.5% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 55.2% | 41.4% |
| BP saved % | 62.5% | 33.3% |
| BP converted % | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Service points won % | 57.1% | 46.8% |
| Return points won % | 53.2% | 42.9% |
| Total points won % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.2 | -10.2 |
| Match Return+ | +10.2 | -0.2 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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