Kimberly Birrell def. Kaia Kanepi
3-6 7-6(4) 6-1
Kimberly Birrell defeated Kaia Kanepi 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1 in the 2023 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kimberly Birrell | Kaia Kanepi |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 0 |
| Double faults | 6 | 1 |
| First serve % | 55.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 48.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 17.0% |
| Break points converted % | 83.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 43.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kimberly Birrell | Kaia Kanepi |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | EST |
| Birth date | Apr 29, 1998 | Jun 10, 1985 |
| Age | 24 | 37 |
| Height | 170 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 167 | 29 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 374 | 1,472 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,507 | 1,790 |
| Current career W-L | 48–62 | 264–236 |
| Current career earnings | $2,933,812 | $8,492,308 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.