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Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

3 outlets 4 reports Published Aug 31, 2026

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Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash.S1 S2

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Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash.

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Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash.

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Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash.

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

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3 outlets 4 reports Published Aug 31, 2026

The brief

Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash.S1 S2

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Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

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Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

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