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Round: R128finished
Momentum
The tide of the match
RakhimovaBirrell
Rakhimova closed with momentum · +100▲ Rakhimova▼ Birrell
Rakhimova momentum Birrell momentum⚡ break of serve
- Set 1 · 6 - 2Rakhimova closes out the set▲ +55
- Set 2 · 0 - 1Birrell saves break point and holds▼ 31
- Set 2 · 6 - 2Rakhimova closes out the set▲ +44
Recap
Kamilla Rakhimova saw off Kimberly Birrell 6-2 6-2 in straight sets in the first round at the 2026 Cincinnati. It was their 2nd career meeting; Rakhimova now leads 2–0.
Kamilla Rakhimova
stats
Kimberly Birrell
7/8
Service games held
3/8
5/6
Break points won
1/5
53
Total points
50