PLAYER PROFILE
Michael Dobbie
- Age44
- Born 5 February 1980
- Birth PlaceWarragul, Victoria
- LivesMelbourne, Victoria
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachGreg Crump
On court
- began playing tennis at 22 after being encouraged by his coach, Greg Crump
- a career highlights was being selected to represent Australia at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics
- most memorable achievement was representing his country at the World Team Cup in Brazil in 2006
- favourite tournament is the Australian Open
- most admires Lleyton Hewitt for his endeavour and Rafael Nadal for his explosiveness and flair
Off court
- enjoys shopping, watching sport and hanging out with mates
- favourite movies are Juno and P.S. I Love You
- has three younger siblings, Daniel, Thomas and Kimberly
- mother, Bernadette, works in childcare, while father, Gerald, is a truck driver
Michael Dobbie in the news
The Social Serve: Aussies support their peers
16 April, 2015
Social media sleuth Joel Smith digs up the best of tennis in the social stratosphere this week.
Read moreSocial media sleuth Joel Smith digs up the best of tennis in the social stratosphere this week.
Weekes excels at South African Open
28 April, 2011
Australian No. 1 Wheelchair Tennis player, Ben Weekes, reached the final of the ITF Grade 1 2011 ACSA South African Open playing Tadeusz Kruszenickl of Poland.
Read moreAustralian No. 1 Wheelchair Tennis player, Ben Weekes, reached the final of the ITF Grade 1 2011 ACSA South African Open playing Tadeusz Kruszenickl of Poland.
Dave Hughes v Michael Dobbie
15 October, 2010
Hughesy takes on Michael Dobbie in a friendly three set match at Melbourne Park.
View photosHughesy takes on Michael Dobbie in a friendly three set match at Melbourne Park.
Dave Hughes v Michael Dobbie Exhibition match
14 October, 2010
Hughesy takes on paralympian Michael Dobbie in a friendly three set match at Melbourne Park.
Watch videoHughesy takes on paralympian Michael Dobbie in a friendly three set match at Melbourne Park.
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