Danka Kovinic defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-4 6-3 in the Istanbul qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Kimberly Birrell came in ranked #74, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Danka Kovinic claimed a first win over Kimberly Birrell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-11 | Hobart | R32 | hard | Kimberly Birrell | 6-4 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.