Katie Volynets vs Kimberly Birrell Preview & Prediction | 2026 Korea Open | Quarter-Final

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Katie Volynets takes on Kimberly Birrell at the Korea Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 25 September 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, Seoul, South Korea

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Katie Volynets vs Kimberly Birrell ticket information

Katie Volynets vs Kimberly Birrell prediction

Katie Volynets has been outstanding through the opening two rounds in Seoul, reaching the quarter-finals without dropping a set. After beating Elvina Kalieva 6-3 6-0, the American produced another impressive performance against eighth seed Kamilla Rakhimova, also winning 6-3 6-0. Volynets broke seven times and restricted Rakhimova to just 45% of points won behind her first serve. It continues an excellent spell for Volynets, who has now won eight of her last nine matches, having picked up the WTA 125 title in Philadelphia last month.

Kimberley Birrell has also advanced to the last eight without dropping a set. The second seed beat qualifier Yexin Ma 7-5 6-3 in the round-of-16. Birrell converted six of her nine break point opportunities.

The head-to-head is tied at 2-2. Birrell beat Volynets in Dubai qualifying this February, but Volynets responded on the grass in Nottingham, coming from a set down to win. The American is enjoying her best run of form of the season.

Katie Volynets vs Kimberly Birrell tip: Katie Volynets to win