Elena Rybakina def. Kimberly Birrell
6-1 6-2
Elena Rybakina defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-1 6-2 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships second round on hard courts on February 17, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elena Rybakina | Kimberly Birrell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | KAZ | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1999 | Apr 29, 1998 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 184 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 94 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 7,523 | 789 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,203 | 1,763 |
| Current career W-L | 309–129 | 48–62 |
| Current career earnings | $29,818,052 | $2,933,812 |
Path
Elena Rybakina's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Elena Rybakina's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonia Ruzic | 7-5 4-6 0-1 (ret.) | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 2026 | R16 |
Kimberly Birrell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatjana Maria | 6-4 3-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 2026 | R64 |
| Katie Volynets | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Tereza Valentova | 0-6 6-3 5-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 13, 2026 | Q1 |