15.06.2026 • Updated: 16.06.2026
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A. Li vs K. Birrell Match result — 16.06.2026

A. Li flag
WTA - 29
A. Li - K. Birrell
WTA Nottingham 1/16-finals
June 16, 2026 11:00
21
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K. Birrell flag
WTA - 82

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 3
H2H W-L 3-0-0
Avg sets per match 2.67
Last 5 W-L 3-0
Last 3 W-L 3-0
Current streak W3
Sets balance +4
Avg sets (last 5) 2.67
Sets range 2-3
3-set matches 2 (67%)
2-0 / 2-1 split 1/2 • 0/0
100% 3 Wins
0% 0 Draws
0% 0 Wins
Last 3 matches
Date
Match
Score
Tournament
Surface
16 Jun 2026
A. Li - K. Birrell
2:1 (4-6, 6-4)
WTA Nottingham
Hard
19 Mar 2026
A. Li - K. Birrell
2:1 (6-2, 2-6, 6-3)
WTA Miami
31 Jan 2025
A. Li - K. Birrell
2:0
Singapore
A. Li

Player Overview

A. Li has yet to find her footing on the tour, with a career baseline win percentage hovering around 0%. Her recent performances reflect a challenging trajectory, as she has not secured a victory in her last five matches. With no wins or sets won in her last ten outings, Li's current form is firmly in decline, leaving her searching for answers as she approaches this match.

Li's last match ended in a straight-sets defeat to Diane Parry at the WTA French Open, where she failed to win a single game. Prior to that, she managed a win against Yu Zhang, but that victory is overshadowed by losses to opponents like Ekaterina Alexandrova and Marie Bouzkova. With no recent success to build on, the upcoming match against K. Birrell poses a significant challenge for Li, who will need to drastically improve her performance to avoid another defeat.

Match results: A. Li

16 Jun 2026 WTA Nottingham
A. Li
K. Birrell
2 1
4 6
6 4
W
28 May 2026 WTA French Open
A. Li
D. Parry
0 2
3 6
4 6
L
26 May 2026 WTA French Open
A. Li
S. Zhang
2 0
6 4
6 2
W
22 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg
E. Navarro
A. Li
2 0
6 1
6 3
L
21 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg
M. Bouzkova
A. Li
0 2
3 6
5 7
W
19 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg
A. Li
E. Alexandrova
2 1
4 6
6 4
6 3
W
17 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg
M. Joint
A. Li
0 2
1 6
2 6
W
8 May 2026 WTA Rome
L. Samsonova
A. Li
2 0
6 4
6 3
L
5 May 2026 WTA Rome
A. Li
S. Zhang
2 1
1 6
6 4
6 2
W
27 Apr 2026 WTA Madrid
A. Li
L. Fernandez
0 2
3 6
2 6
L
K. Birrell

Player Overview

K. Birrell enters this match with a career win percentage of 53.5%, but her recent form tells a different story. Over the last two years, she has achieved a win rate of 56.2%, yet her form is declining, highlighted by a stark drop in her last five matches where she has only won 20% of her encounters. This inconsistency raises questions about her ability to compete effectively.

Match results: K. Birrell

16 Jun 2026 WTA Nottingham
A. Li
K. Birrell
2 1
4 6
6 4
L
14 Jun 2026 WTA Nottingham
K. Volynets
K. Birrell
2 1
2 6
6 4
L
13 Jun 2026 WTA Nottingham
Meng Xu
K. Birrell
0 2
2 6
3 6
W
8 Jun 2026 WTA Hertogenbosch
M. Linette
K. Birrell
2 1
2 6
6 1
6 2
L
28 May 2026 WTA French Open
O. Oliynykova
K. Birrell
2 1
6 3
0 6
L
26 May 2026 WTA French Open
K. Birrell
J. Pegula
2 1
1 6
6 3
6 3
W
12 May 2026 Paris
K. Birrell
K. Boulter
0 1
5 7
L
4 May 2026 WTA Rome
K. Birrell
Y. Yuan
0 2
3 6
2 6
L
22 Apr 2026 WTA Madrid
P. Udvardy
K. Birrell
2 1
6 4
1 6
6 1
L
11 Apr 2026 WTA Billie Jean King Cup
K. Birrell
M. Stojsavljevic
0 0
L
A. Li edges out K. Birrell in a hard-fought battle

A. Li triumphed over K. Birrell with a match score of 2:1, showcasing her resilience and tactical prowess.

In the WTA Nottingham 1/16-finals, the match was characterized by tightly contested games, with both players winning a total of 10 games each. A. Li's ability to secure 8 breaks compared to Birrell's 5 proved crucial in the outcome.

The set scores of 4-6, 6-4 indicate a significant turnaround for A. Li, who managed to rally back after losing the first set. Her performance in the second set demonstrated improved service efficiency, holding serve 15 times out of 20 service games played.

A. Li's statistics reflect her dominance in key moments, winning 64% of her service points and converting 43% of break points, which ultimately led to her victory. This match not only highlights her competitive spirit but also sets a promising tone for her campaign in this tournament.

Players Analysis

A. Li has shown a mixed form recently, with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses in her last 10 matches. Her most recent victory was against K. Birrell in the WTA Nottingham, where she won 2-1. On the other hand, K. Birrell has struggled, winning only 4 out of her last 10 matches, including a recent loss to A. Li. This matchup has seen A. Li dominate in their previous encounters, winning all three matches they have played against each other.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In their last 10 matches, A. Li has scored a total of 12 games while conceding 11, averaging 1.2 games per match. K. Birrell, however, has scored 10 games and conceded 16, averaging 1.0 games per match. A. Li's performance against K. Birrell in their last matches indicates a strong head-to-head advantage, winning 2-1 in their latest encounter. A. Li's ability to win crucial points and her higher win percentage in recent matches suggests she is in a better position to take this match.

A. Li — K. Birrell Prediction

Based on the recent form and head-to-head results, A. Li is favored to win this match. The predicted score is likely to be 2-1 in sets, with A. Li winning the first and third sets. K. Birrell may take the second set, but A. Li's overall performance and past victories against her make her the stronger contender.

  • Final score in sets: 2-1
  • Predicted winner of each set: A. Li, K. Birrell, A. Li
  • Expected aces: 3
  • Double faults: 2
  • Break points: 4

In terms of tactics, A. Li will likely focus on her strong baseline game and attempt to exploit K. Birrell's weaknesses on serve. K. Birrell needs to improve her first serve percentage and capitalize on any break points to stay competitive in this match.

3 Reasons Why A. Li Will Win

  • Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors A. Li 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
  • Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors A. Li.
  • Pressure Points. In recent matches, A. Li has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than K. Birrell, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
16.06.2026 11:00 WTA Nottingham
A. Li 2 1 0 1
K. Birrell 1 0 1 0
32
23
43

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