Kim Birrell claims her first WTA title but loses top spot in Australian women's tennis rankings
- Posted Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 7:58amMon 28 Sep 2026 at 7:58amKim Birrell kisses her trophy after beating Maya Joint in the final of the Korea Open.
- (AP: Ahn Young-joon)In short:Australia's Kim Birrell won the first WTA title of her career after downing compatriot Maya Joint in the Korea Open WTA 250.
- Birrell still lost her place as Australia's top-ranked women's player after Talia Gibson finished runner-up in the Singapore Open.
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- Posted Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 7:58amMon 28 Sep 2026 at 7:58amKim Birrell kisses her trophy after beating Maya Joint in the final of the Korea Open.
- (AP: Ahn Young-joon)In short:Australia's Kim Birrell won the first WTA title of her career after downing compatriot Maya Joint in the Korea Open WTA 250.
- Birrell still lost her place as Australia's top-ranked women's player after Talia Gibson finished runner-up in the Singapore Open.
Sources: ABC Australia