Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell on and what time does it start? Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell taking place? Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell being played on? Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell
What channel is Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell on in the UK? Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Kaia Kanepi vs Kimberly Birrell live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 32 Kaia Kanepi completed the set of Grand Slam quarter-finals here last season by making the last eight in Melbourne for the first time, stunning Angelique Kerber and Aryna Sabalenka en-route before a three-set defeat to Iga Swiatek. The Estonian veteran is known as a ‘giant-killer’ at Grand Slams, particularly in recent years, but her hard work in recent seasons has seen her reach two tour finals in 2021 and 2022 – almost ten years since her last WTA title was won in Brussels in 2013. World number 166 Kimberley Birrell enjoyed some strong results on the ITF circuit late last season but the 24-year-old looks set to struggle here. 37-year-old Kanepi may start slowly after some middling results coming into Melbourne but she can be backed to win outright here inside an accumulator or outright on its own.
