# Kimberly Birrell def. Katie Volynets

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17232707/kimberly-birrell-vs-katie-volynets
Tour: WTA

Kimberly Birrell defeated Katie Volynets 2-6 6-2 7-5 in the 2026 Korea Open quarterfinal on hard courts on September 25, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 2-6 6-2 7-5
- Tournament: Korea Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-25

## Player comparison
| Field | Kimberly Birrell | Katie Volynets |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | AUS | USA |
| Birth date | 1998-04-29 | 2001-12-31 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 170 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 60 | 77 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1034 | 908 |
| Elo (entering) | 1721 | 1836 |
| Current career W-L | 54-63 | 46-84 |
| Current career earnings | $3,178,702 | $3,261,221 |

Pre-match H2H: Kimberly Birrell 0-0 Katie Volynets.

## Stats
| Stat | Kimberly Birrell | Katie Volynets |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 9 | 1 |
| 1st serve % | 62.8% | 76.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 59.3% | 49.4% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 37.1% | 52.0% |
| BP saved % | 40.0% | 56.2% |
| BP converted % | 43.8% | 60.0% |
| Service points won % | 51.1% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 48.9% |
| Total points won % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Match Serve+ | -5.9 | -6.9 |
| Match Return+ | +6.9 | +5.9 |

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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