Forecast
| Rating | 1582 (#181) | 1545 (#283) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches on record | 34 | 58 |
| Recent form | WWLWL | LLLLW |
| Head-to-head wins | 0 | 1 |
Set-score probabilities
Chance of a third set 50%
Tamara Zidanšek vs Kimberly Birrell: match analysis
Seoul puts Tamara Zidanšek against Kimberly Birrell on 22 September 2026. In our ratings Tamara Zidanšek stands at 1582 (No. 181 in our ranking) and Kimberly Birrell at 1545 (No. 283 in our ranking), a gap of 37 points.
Result against the prediction
Final score in sets: 0–2 (6-7, 4-6). This match was not in the prediction record, which only takes matches locked before they start.
Form and context
Tamara Zidanšek is 6–4 over the last 10 matches. Last time out, Tamara Zidanšek beat Laura Samson 2–1 at US Open, Women on 25 August. At tour level this season: 5–3. The strongest opponent beaten recently was Grant T., rated 1683.
Kimberly Birrell comes in with a 3–7 record from the last 10 matches. The last 6 matches were all defeats. Last time out, Kimberly Birrell lost 1–2 to Ekaterina Alexandrova at US Open, Women on 2 September. At tour level this season: 11–15. The strongest opponent beaten recently was Jessica Pegula, rated 1836.
Head to head
They have not met before in our records, so there is no head to head to lean on.
Key factors
- Rating gap: 37 points in favour of Tamara Zidanšek. This drives most of the win probability.
- Form over the last 10: Tamara Zidanšek 6–4 against Kimberly Birrell 3–7.
- Tour-level experience in our data: Tamara Zidanšek 25 matches, Kimberly Birrell 53. Ratings from lower-tier events are pulled towards the average.
Full head to head: Tamara Zidanšek vs Kimberly Birrell →
Previous meetings
| 2026-09-22 | Won by Kimberly Birrell | 0-2 6-7, 4-6 | Seoul |
Last five: Tamara Zidanšek
| 2026-09-22 | L | Kimberly Birrell | 0-2 | Seoul |
| 2026-08-25 | W | Laura Samson | 2-1 | US Open, Women |
| 2026-07-18 | L | Paula Badosa | 1-2 | Iasi |
| 2026-07-17 | W | Petra Marčinko | 2-0 | Iasi |
| 2026-07-15 | W | Anna Bondar | 2-1 | Iasi |
Full record for Tamara Zidanšek →
Last five: Kimberly Birrell
| 2026-09-22 | W | Tamara Zidanšek | 2-0 | Seoul |
| 2026-09-02 | L | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 1-2 | US Open, Women |
| 2026-08-25 | L | Darja Vidmanova | 0-2 | Monterrey |
| 2026-08-13 | L | Kamilla Rakhimova | 0-2 | Cincinnati |
| 2026-08-02 | L | Viktorija Golubić | 0-2 | Toronto |
Full record for Kimberly Birrell →