Lexus Birmingham Open 2026: Results & updates
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Catch up with all the latest results and updates from the Lexus Birmingham Open from 30 May-7 June.
Highlights:
- Mimi Xu through to second round of qualifying
- Player entry list
- Order of play
- Preview
- Draw
- Live scores
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Qualifying: Mimi Xu into second round of qualifying
The qualifying stages began at the Lexus Birmingham Open with Mimi Xu getting off to a winning start.
However, it wasn't to be for Heather Watson, Jodie Burrage, Hannah Klugman, Emily Appleton, Lily Miyazaki and Victoria Allen who all lost out in the second round of qualifying for the WTA 250 event.
Xu, who made her debut on grass at this event last year, held her nerve against Canadian Kayla Cross, eventually winning 6-3, 5-7, 6-0.
The 18-year-old will face former world No.40 Tereza Martincova in a bid to reach the main draw.
Watson narrowly missed out on a spot in the second round of qualifying after a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 defeat to 11th seed Viktoria Hruncakova.
Burrage also lost out in a three set battle - 2025 champion Greet Minnen won their match 6-7(3), 7-6(6), 6-1.
Elsewhere, Klugman, Appleton, Miyazaki and Allen all lost out in straight sets.
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