Kimberly Birrell
🇦🇺 Australia | Age 28 | 1.7 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2014 | Coach: Nicole Pratt
WTA rank
#40
Current setup
Yonex EZONE 98, Polytour Strike
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Strings
Yonex Polytour Strike
Poly
Shoes
K-Swiss
Clothing
Elite Eleven
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
Counter-Puncher
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
0
Career W-L
276–226
Win rate
55.0%
Career high
#60
Prize money
$2.7M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q1 '15 '18
Roland Garros
Q1 '19
Wimbledon
Q1 '19 '23
US Open
Q2 '22
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | R2 | – | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2024 | R1 | Q2 | Q2 | R1 |
| 2023 | R2 | R1 | Q1 | R1 |
| 2022 | Q3 | – | – | Q2 |
| 2021 | R1 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | R3 | Q1 | Q1 | – |
| 2018 | Q1 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | R1 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | Q1 | – | – | – |
Similar players: counter-punchers
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes K-SwissClothing Elite Eleven❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Kimberly Birrell plays with the EZONE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the WTA equipment list.
Kimberly Birrell uses Yonex Polytour Strike — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Kimberly Birrell's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Kimberly Birrell wears K-Swiss on the WTA Tour.
Kimberly Birrell's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The EZONE 98 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try Yonex Polytour Strike at 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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