Kimberly Birrell vs Viktorija Golubic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | First Round
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Kimberly Birrell takes on Viktorija Golubic in the first-round of the Canadian Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Kimberly Birrell vs Viktorija Golubic prediction
Kimberly Birrell is searching for more consistency ahead of the Canadian Open. The Australian has suffered a number of early exits from tournaments over the past few months. Birrell’s best form was found earlier in the campaign, with two semi-final appearances in Adelaide and Austin. She is ranked 66 in the world.
Her first-round opponent is Viktorija Golubic. She competed in Memphis last time out, losing her opening match to Katie Volynets in three sets. Her best result on the WTA this season was a semi-final run at the Nottingham Open. However, her record on hard courts this season is largely poor, with just two wins from eight matches overall. Golubic is ranked just outside the top 50 in the world rankings.
The head-to-head is 1-1 overall, but Birrell did win their only WTA main draw meeting at Indian Wells in 2025. She has a stronger record on this surface compared to her opponent.
Kimberly Birrell vs Viktorija Golubic tip: Kimberly Birrell to win
