Forecast
| Rating | 1537 | 1545 (#283) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches on record | 9 | 58 |
| Recent form | LLWWW | LLLLW |
| Head-to-head wins | 1 | 0 |
Set-score probabilities
Chance of a third set 50%
Yexin Ma vs Kimberly Birrell: match analysis
In Seoul, Yexin Ma faces Kimberly Birrell in a straight singles clash. The match pairs a 3-match winning streak for Ma with Birrell arriving off a 2-0 win and a longer tour-level season record, setting the stage for a tight encounter.
Form and context
Ma comes in with a 5-4 tour-level record this season and a recent run of three straight wins, including a 2-1 result over Emerson Jones. Birrell holds a 12-15 tour-level mark this season, with her latest victory a 2-0 win against Tamara Zidanšek, suggesting she can secure straight-set wins when in form.
Head to head
Head to head: Yexin Ma 1–0 from 1 meeting; most recently Yexin Ma won 2–0 at Memphis on 29 July.
Key factors
- Head to head: Ma leads 1-0 with a previous 2-0 win in Memphis on 2026-07-29.
- Latest results: Ma beat Emerson Jones 2-1; Birrell beat Tamara Zidanšek 2-0 in their last matches.
- Strength indicators: Birrell holds a slight rating edge in our data, contributing to a favorable outlook for her in this matchup.
Verdict
Kimberly Birrell is the pick to win. Her recent results and the numbers support a 0-2 scoreline in favor of Birrell. Straight-sets win for Kimberly Birrell: 28%. A deciding third set: 50%.
Full head to head: Yexin Ma vs Kimberly Birrell →
Previous meetings
| 2026-07-29 | Won by Yexin Ma | 2-0 7-6, 6-4 | Memphis |
Last five: Yexin Ma
| 2026-09-22 | W | Emerson Jones | 2-1 | Seoul |
| 2026-09-20 | W | Eunhye Lee | 2-0 | Seoul |
| 2026-09-19 | W | Carol Zhao | 2-0 | Seoul |
| 2026-08-24 | L | Clara Burel | 0-2 | US Open, Women |
| 2026-07-30 | L | Catherine McNally | 0-2 | Memphis |
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 →
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Frequently asked questions
How have the players performed recently?
Ma has won three in a row and Birrell won her last match, suggesting both are in decent form heading into this clash.
What is the expected score pattern in this match?
The most likely scoreline is 0-2, with Birrell winning in straight sets based on the provided probabilities.
Have Yexin Ma and Kimberly Birrell played each other before?
Head to head: Yexin Ma 1–0 from 1 meeting; most recently Yexin Ma won 2–0 at Memphis on 29 July.