# Kimberly Birrell def. Aoi Ito

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17554160/kimberly-birrell-vs-aoi-ito
Tour: WTA

Kimberly Birrell defeated Aoi Ito 6-1 6-1 in the 2026 China Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-1 6-1
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 128
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-01

## Player comparison
| Field | Kimberly Birrell | Aoi Ito |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | AUS | JPN |
| Birth date | 1998-04-29 | 2004-05-21 |
| Age | 28 | 22 |
| Height | 170 cm | - |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 41 | 361 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1255 | 185 |
| Elo (entering) | 1775 | 1542 |
| Current career W-L | 54-63 | 7-14 |
| Current career earnings | $3,178,702 | $873,985 |

Pre-match H2H: Kimberly Birrell 1-0 Aoi Ito.

## Stats
| Stat | Kimberly Birrell | Aoi Ito |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 3 |
| Double faults | 1 | 5 |
| 1st serve % | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 69.2% | 45.8% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| BP saved % | - | 44.4% |
| BP converted % | 55.6% | - |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 39.6% |
| Return points won % | 60.4% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +18.1 | -17.4 |
| Match Return+ | +17.4 | -18.1 |

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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