Kimberly Birrell was Australia's top-ranked women's player for the majority of 2023 after achieving a career-high ranking of No. 100. After having several injury problems in her career, the 26-year-old has continued toiling away on the pro circuit.

Kim Birrell may have fallen short of a maiden WTA500 semifinal at the Brisbane International, but her phenomenal week puts her in great stead for the Australian Open qualifiers.

For the second straight year, Australia’s top-ranked woman may not even make the Australian Open, with hopes a brilliant home tournament won’t go unrewarded for Kim Birrell.