Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell Preview & Prediction | 2025 Eastbourne Open | First Round
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Sofia Kenin takes on Kimberly Birrell in the first-round of the Eastbourne International.
Ranking points: WTA 250
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Venue: Devonshire Park LTC, Eastbourne, England
Surface: Outdoor grass
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell prediction
Sofia Kenin lost to Rebeka Masarova 6-3 6-2 in the first-round of the Nottingham Open last time out. The American performed well enough to get through the qualifying stages but then produced a poor display as she suffered an early exit. Kenin has struggled for form ever since her brilliant run all the way to the final of the Charleston Open in early April.
Kimberly Birell began her grass court season with a credible quarter-final appearance at the Birmingham Classic, losing to Greet Minnen in the last eight with the Belgian going on to win the tournament. However, her results have been less impressive since as she lost in the round-of-16 of the Libema Open and then was defeated by second seed Clara Tauson in round one of Nottingham last week.
Neither player is in the best of form but this should be a match where Kenin can build a bit of momentum ahead of Wimbledon next week.
Sofia Kenin vs Kimberly Birrell tip: Sofia Kenin to win
