Anastasia Potapova is slightly favored to win against Kimberly Birrell based on her higher WTA ranking and stronger results at WTA 250 level events on hard courts, with indicative pre-match odds in the range of 1.55–1.65 for Potapova and 2.20–2.40 for Birrell from major sportsbooks. Potapova’s more consistent performances against top-50 opposition give her a statistical edge coming into this Adelaide (W) clash, reflected in the shorter price on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Kimberly Birrell and Anastasia Potapova in the Adelaide (W) tournament is scheduled to start on 13 January 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This corresponds to 10:30 AM local time in Adelaide, Australia (ACDT, UTC+10:30).

The match will be played in Adelaide, South Australia, at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, the main venue for the Adelaide International on the WTA Tour. The complex features outdoor Plexicushion hard courts, a show court with a capacity of around 5,000 spectators, and modern training and player facilities suitable for elite-level tennis.

Given current form and rankings, the prediction leans toward an Anastasia Potapova victory, with an implied win probability of roughly 60–65% based on typical odds of around 1.60. Birrell’s home advantage and comfort on Australian hard courts suggest value in handicap or over-games markets, but Potapova’s superior baseline power and tour-level experience justify her status as the probable winner.

Historically, official WTA records show limited or no completed main-draw meetings between Kimberly Birrell and Anastasia Potapova at tour level before this Adelaide (W) encounter. Any previous meetings, if they occurred, would likely have been in qualifying or lower-tier ITF events and do not establish a clear head-to-head dominance for either player.