# Katie Volynets def. Kimberly Birrell

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18283350/katie-volynets-vs-kimberly-birrell
Tour: WTA

Katie Volynets defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-7(1) 7-6(3) 6-3 in the 2026 Wuhan Open first round on hard courts on October 13, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-7(1) 7-6(3) 6-3
- Tournament: Wuhan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 64
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-13

## Player comparison
| Field | Katie Volynets | Kimberly Birrell |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | 2001-12-31 | 1998-04-29 |
| Age | 24 | 28 |
| Height | 170 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 88 | 40 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 851 | 1280 |
| Elo (entering) | 1838 | 1771 |
| Current career W-L | 47-85 | 54-64 |
| Current career earnings | $3,297,331 | $3,214,812 |

Pre-match H2H: Katie Volynets 0-1 Kimberly Birrell.

## Stats
| Stat | Katie Volynets | Kimberly Birrell |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 8 |
| 1st serve % | 69.7% | 63.6% |
| 1st serve points won % | 60.9% | 59.8% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 46.7% | 38.3% |
| BP saved % | 33.3% | 63.6% |
| BP converted % | 36.4% | 66.7% |
| Service points won % | 56.6% | 51.9% |
| Return points won % | 48.1% | 43.4% |
| Total points won % | 51.7% | 48.2% |
| Match Serve+ | -0.3 | -5.0 |
| Match Return+ | +5.0 | +0.3 |

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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