Casey Dellacqua

On court

• Started learning to play tennis aged seven when her mum, Nita, and her nan put her in group lessons at Kingsley Tennis Club.
• Played all sports as a child and always knew she wanted to be a professional athlete.
• Made her Grand Slam debut at the 2003 Australian Open.
• Made her Fed Cup debut in 2006.
• Broke into the top 100 mid-way through 2007.
• Joined the world’s top 50 for the first time in 2008, highlighted by a fourth-round showing at the Australian Open.
• Reached the final of the women’s doubles at the 2008 French Open, partnering Francesca Schiavone.
• Represented Australia at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
• Underwent shoulder surgery in early 2009 and missed the rest of the season.
• Cracked the WTA doubles top 10 in May 2009.
• Claimed the mixed doubles title at the 2011 French Open, partnering American Scott Lipsky.
• Secured a record breaking six ITF Futures Pro Circuit titles in a row, all on home soil, in 2011.
• Represented Australia at the 2012 London Olympics.
• Represented Australia at the 2012 Fed Cup.
• Proudest moments are when her parents, Nita, and father Kim, watch her play at major tournaments.

Off court

• Watches AFL (Carlton fan), cricket and V8 Supercars in her spare time.
• Enjoys sleeping, shopping, hanging out with friends and family and reading.
• Admires Australian tennis legend Margaret Court.
• Favourite movie is Dirty Dancing.
• Favourite actor is Brad Pitt.
• Favourite music is hip-hop and R&B.