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Match Details
Fixture: Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell
Date: June 24, 2025
Tournament: Lexus Eastbourne Open 2025
Round: First Round
Venue: Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Category: WTA 250
Surface: Grass (Outdoors)
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Tennis Channel & BBC TV | Canada - TSN+
Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell preview
Sofia Anna Kenin will take on Kimberly Birrell in the first round of the Eastbourne Open.
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Kenin has had a decent season so far. After quarterfinal runs in Hobart and Dubai, she secured a runner-up finish in Charleston. She also reached the third round of the French Open but lost to Madison Keys in three sets.
The American will enter Eastbourne after a disappointing exit in Berlin. She entered the main draw in Berlin via the qualifiers but lost to Rebeka Masarova in the first round. The Spaniard defeated her in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2.
Meanwhile, Kimberly Birrell has chipped in with promising results this year. After quarterfinal runs in Brisbane and Singapore, she reached the second round in Miami and Rosmalen. Despite a valiant effort against Yuan Yue, the Chinese pro outfoxed her in Rosmalen, 6-4, 6-3.
Birrell will enter Eastbourne after a first-round exit in Nottingham. She took on Clara Tauson in her opener and lost to the Dane in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2. The Australian is making her debut at the Eastbourne Open this year.
Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell head-to-head
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Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell odds
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Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell prediction
Kenin is slowly getting back to her best on the main tour. She's moving in the right direction and could achieve a notable result this month. The American likes to play an aggressive brand of tennis and has great anticipation skills on the court.
Birrell, meanwhile, has chalked up some promising results on grass. She reached the quarterfinals in Nottingham last year but lost to Diane Parry in straight sets. The Australian will be desperate to achieve success at the highest level and will be tough to beat in the first round.
Kenin showed her resilience in Berlin last week and will have a chance to go again in Eastbourne. If the American begins well and exploits her opponents' weaknesses, she should be able to begin with a win.
Pick: Sofia Kenin
