Magda Linette vs Kimberly Birrell

Magda Linette faced Kimberly Birrell in the R32 of Libéma Open (WTA) 2026 at 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NETHERLANDS on Jun 8, 2026. Magda Linette won 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.

Score: 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 · Winner: Magda Linette · Round: R32 · Date: Jun 8, 2026 · Location: 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NETHERLANDS · Status: Finished

Match Recap

Linette flips the script on Birrell, 2-6 6-1 6-2

Magda Linette lost the opening set and then surrendered just three games the rest of the way, taking the final two sets 6-1, 6-2 to turn the match around. After dropping the first 2-6, she won 12 of the last 15 games against Kimberly Birrell — the return game that misfired early suddenly cracking the Australian's serve at will. It's the first meeting between the two, and Linette's first win over Birrell, sealed on grass.

Match Stats

Final score2-6, 6-1, 6-2
WinnerMagda Linette
RoundR32
DateJun 8, 2026
Location'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NETHERLANDS
TournamentLibéma Open (WTA) 2026

Set-by-Set Scores

Magda LinetteKimberly BirrellTiebreak
Set 126—
Set 261—
Set 362—

Match Stats — Aces, Winners & Errors

StatMagda LinetteKimberly Birrell
Aces144
Double faults15
1st serve %60%76%

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head: Magda Linette leads 1-0 across 1 meeting.

YearTournamentWinnerScore
2026Libéma Open (WTA) 2026 R32Magda Linette2-6, 6-1, 6-2

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Top questions about Magda Linette vs Kimberly Birrell

Who won the Magda Linette vs Kimberly Birrell match at Libéma Open (WTA) 2026?
Magda Linette defeated Kimberly Birrell 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the R32 of Libéma Open (WTA) 2026. Full set-by-set scores, point-by-point flow, and match stats are above.
What is the head-to-head record between Magda Linette and Kimberly Birrell?
Across 1 prior tour-level meetings, Magda Linette leads 1-0. The H2H table above lists every prior meeting with surface, round, and full score — surface-split H2H is more predictive than the overall record for any given matchup.
Where was Magda Linette vs Kimberly Birrell played?
Magda Linette vs Kimberly Birrell was played at Libéma Open (WTA) 2026, held in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NETHERLANDS. The court surface, altitude, and indoor / outdoor conditions shaped both win probabilities and player pricing on Drop Shot.