WTA BrisbaneHard1/16-finals7 Jan 2026 · 09:40
K. Birrell
#83 · Australia
VS
A. Anisimova
#6 · USA
BIRRELL
5.35
·
ANISIMOVA
1.19

Odds

Market
Birrell
Anisimova
Winner
5.35
1.19

Player analysis

K. Birrell comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.3, meaning K. Birrell has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving K. Birrell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Birrell has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -23 over recent matches.

DS -5.32Trend mixed

A. Anisimova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.7 with a downward trend. A. Anisimova is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Anisimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Anisimova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -32 over recent matches.

DS 1.66Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

Birrell
Stat
Anisimova
57.2%
Win rate
63.7%
171–128
W–L
130–74

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted40%
BP saved30%
Aces1
Double faults6
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted40%
BP saved30%
Aces3
Double faults3

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

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Hard 02
K. Birrell vs A. Anisimova head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA BrisbaneHard1/16-finalsAnisimova1-6 3-6
US OpenHard1/64-finalsAnisimova6-3 6-2