Kimberly Birrell def. Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 7(8)-6(6) — Eastbourne International 2026 R32

Match recap

Kimberly Birrell defeated Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 7(8)-6(6) in the R32 of the Eastbourne International 2026.

Kimberly Birrell, ranked #73, took out world #39 Barbora Krejcikova on the back of a 5-of-8 break-point haul against the Czech's 3 of 8 — the return chances were the entire margin in a match where the two split just five total points (75-70). Birrell broke twice in the opening three games for the 6-3 set, then traded breaks across the final four games of the second before edging the tiebreak 8-6, going a perfect 2 of 2 on break points in that set. Krejcikova arrived off a Rosmalen final but converted just 2 of 6 break chances in the second.

Match stats

Kimberly Birrell: 4 aces, 59% first serves, 8 double faults, 5/8 break points. Barbora Krejcikova: 8 aces, 54% first serves, 4 double faults, 3/8 break points.

Profiles: Kimberly Birrell · Barbora Krejcikova — Eastbourne International 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Kimberly Birrell and Barbora Krejcikova.