Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell to Compete in Korea Open 2026 Women's Singles Final

The final of the Korea Open 2026 Women's Singles will feature Australian players Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell. This match is scheduled for September 27, 2026.

Maya Joint has reached the final after a strong performance throughout the tournament, including victories in her last five matches. In the semi-finals, she defeated Alina Korneeva with a score of 6-1, 2-0 (retirement) on September 26, 2026. Earlier, she won against Lanlana Tararudee and Dayeon Back in the quarter-finals and round of 16 respectively.

Kimberly Birrell also advanced to the final after winning a series of matches, culminating in a semi-final win over Anna Bondar, where she won 7-2, 6-5 on September 26, 2026. She has similarly recorded five wins in her last matches, showcasing her solid form leading into the final.

Both players have not faced each other in a match since 2022, and their head-to-head record currently stands at 0-0.