Aussie Birrell bows out in Open round two

Australia's hopes in the women's singles draw ended with Kimberly Birrell a round-two casualty. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Kimberly Birrell is already planning a bigger and better 2023 after falling to Czech teenage sensation Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open second round.

The Queenslander had high hopes after eliminating No.31 seed Kaia Kanepi in the opening round but Fruhvirtova had her number from the get-go, winning 6-3 6-2 on Thursday.