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Aussies Clash in Korea Open Final!
27 Sep
Summary
- Birrell and Joint, both Australians, compete in the final.
- Birrell aims for Top 50; Joint seeks third WTA title.
- This is the first career meeting between the two players.
Second seed Kimberly Birrell will face fellow Australian Maya Joint in the 2026 Korea Open final on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Birrell secured her spot by defeating Anna Bondar in a three-set match. Joint advanced after her semifinal opponent, Alina Korneeva, retired early in the second set.
Birrell, 28, has had a strong week in Seoul, potentially breaking into the Top 50 for the first time. She previously reached runner-up finishes in Chennai and Osaka.
Joint, 20, has had one of her best weeks of the season, reaching her third WTA final. She arrived in Seoul ranked No. 99 and has already won two WTA finals this year, including a victory over No. 3 seed Lanlana Tararudee.
This will be the first career meeting between Birrell and Joint. Birrell's experience and strong serve are expected to give her an edge, but Joint's proven success in WTA finals and aggressive baseline game make for a potentially close contest.
