Elise Mertens will face off against Kimberly Birrell in Osaka on Thursday at 1:00 pm on COURT 1.
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The H2H stats
Mertens and Birrell have never played against each other so far on the main tour.
Mertens in Osaka, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.27, the Belgian has achieved a composed 27-24 record in 2024. The Belgian is currently playing in Osaka where she managed to beat Mai Hontama 6-1 6-1.
Elise Mertens will take on the world no.150 Kimberly Birrell in the 2nd round on Thursday at 1:00 pm on COURT 1. They have never played each other as of now in top events.
Elise got to the final in Hobart (Hobart International).
Mertens won 8 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts and 2 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Birrell in Osaka, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.150, Kimberly has managed to achieve an overall 36-25 record in 2024. The Australian is currently competing in Osaka where she overcame Sayaka Ishii 6-2 3-6 6-3, Jessika Ponchet 7-5 3-6 6-2 and Saisai Zheng 6-2 6-3.
Kimberly Birrell will play the world no.27 Elise Mertens in the 2nd round on Thursday at 1:00 pm on COURT 1. They have never competed against each other until now in top events.
Birrell clinched 1 title in 2024 in the W75 Fukuoka.