The Latest Breaking News from Kim Birrell

Birrell wins WTA title - but loses spot as top Aussie

Kim Birrell has finally become a WTA champion but, on an amazing day for Aussie women's tennis, she also lost her national No.1 ranking.

AAP · Sep 27

Birrell wins first all-Aussie WTA final since 2017

Kim Birrell has won an all-Australian final in Seoul to claim her first WTA-Tour level title, while another Australian has lost the final in Singapore.

AAP · Sep 27

Loves the Joint: Aussie eyes US Open's third round

Australian trio Maya Joint, Kim Birrell and Taylah Preston are all playing for places in the last 32 of the US Open on day four at Flushing Meadows.

AAP · Sep 2

'Back on the job': de Minaur eyes deep US Open run

Newlywed Australian sixth seed Alex de Minaur is taking an unusually relaxed approach into his 10th US Open appearance at Flushing Meadows.

AAP · Aug 28

Opportunity knocking for Demon at Wimbledon?

Australian hope Alex de Minaur looks to have a fine opportunity for a deep run at Wimbledon -- but there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid.

AAP · Jun 26

A piece of home: Birrell up in lights in City of Lights

She loves the Gold Coast, but Kim Birrell feels nearly as at home in Paris where her French 'second family' have been cheering her remarkable breakthrough.

AAP · May 27

Teen star's dream/nightmare French Open draw

Emerson Jones will play four-time champion Iga Swiatek in her French Open bow as Alex de Minaur's Paris route could see him meet Novak Djokovic in the quarters.

AAP · May 21

'Keep my head down': Maya Joint reveals her Open plan

First-time grand slam seed Maya Joint is among eight home hopes in action on day three of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

AAP · Jan 19

Maya has Joint rocking at Adelaide International

Teenage star Maya Joint and wildcard Kim Birrell have won to give Australia four women in the second round at the Adelaide International.

AAP · Jan 13

Pratt reveals Australian team for BJK Cup play-offs

Breakout teenage star Maya Joint will lead a five-player Australian team into battle for the Billie Jean King Cup tennis play-offs in Hobart.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025