An elated Kimberly Birrell burst into tears after surviving a marathon battle that meant Australia's top-ranked woman secured a start in the Open.

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...

World No.113 Kimberly Birrell has secured a maiden quarter-final berth on the WTA tour after defeating Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane...

World No.113 Kimberly Birrell has secured a maiden quarter-final berth on the WTA tour after defeating Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane...

Kim Birrell fights back the tears as she reacts to qualifying for the Australian Open main draw.

Kim Birrell fights back the tears as she reacts to qualifying for the Australian Open main draw.

Kim Birrell fights back the tears as she reacts to qualifying for the Australian Open main draw.

Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.

Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.

Australia's Kimberly Birrell fought back from a set down to beat friend and countrywoman Priscilla Hon in the opening round of the Brisbane...