Maddison Inglis defeated Kimberly Birrell 7-6(6) 6-7(9) 6-4 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 20, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Maddison Inglis | Kimberly Birrell |
| Aces | 3 | 5 |
| Double faults | 1 | 7 |
| First serve % | 70 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 71 | 71 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 49 |
| Break points saved % | 25 | 20 |
| Break points converted % | 80 | 75 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
| Serve rating | 121 | 109 |
| Return rating | 127 | 112 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Maddison Inglis | Kimberly Birrell |
| Country |
AUS
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AUS
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| Birth date | Jan 14, 1998 | Apr 29, 1998 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 171 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 168 | 76 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 418 | 892 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,631 | 1,730 |
| Current career W-L | 10–25 | 48–61 |
| Current career earnings | $1,876,140 | $2,933,812 |
Path
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No prior matches in this tournament.