“I haven’t actually played many at this level, so to even get this far it’s good.”
— Seone Mendez, 30 Oct 2018
» Mendez progresses in Canberra
n court
- Knew at age 13 she was good enough to try becoming a professional player
- In 2011, won the National Optus 12’s & 14’s Spring tournament
- 2011 season ended with a trip to America to compete overseas, adding to her previous appearances in Croatia and France
- Prefers both hard and clay court surfaces
- Thinks her game most close resembles Justine Henin’s
- Says her dream tennis scenario would involve beating Henin in three sets in a French Open final
- Ultimate professional goal is to reach world No.1
- Qualified for first WTA event in August 2021 and went on to make quarterfinals
- Made top-200 singles debut in March 2022
- Advanced to the final qualifying round at Roland Garros in May 2022.
Off court
- If not trying to become a professional tennis player, would be studying to become a sport physio and tennis coach
- Her perfect day would involve relaxing, reading and being with family.
Year-end singles ranking history
2023 | 241 |
2022 | 320 |
2021 | 212 |
2020 | 275 |
2019 | 372 |
2018 | 499 |
2017 | 479 |
2016 | 850 |
2015 | 961 |
Seone Mendez in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: 14 Australians contest finals across historic week
26 February, 2024
The fast-rising Taylah Preston was among 14 Australian players to contest finals in professional tournaments this week.
Read moreThe fast-rising Taylah Preston was among 14 Australian players to contest finals in professional tournaments this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: De Minaur takes “another big step in the right direction”
19 February, 2024
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur records a runner-up finish at an ATP 500 tournament in the Netherlands.
Read moreAustralian No.1 Alex de Minaur records a runner-up finish at an ATP 500 tournament in the Netherlands.
Aussie women rewriting history in Australian Open 2024 qualifying
10 January, 2024
Storm Hunter is among nine Aussies to score opening-round wins in the Australian Open 2024 women's qualifying singles competition.
Read moreStorm Hunter is among nine Aussies to score opening-round wins in the Australian Open 2024 women's qualifying singles competition.
Aussie teens achieve 25-year first in Australian Open qualifying
10 January, 2024
Maya Joint becomes the third Aussie teen to advance to the second round in the Australian Open 2024 women's qualifying singles competition.
Read moreMaya Joint becomes the third Aussie teen to advance to the second round in the Australian Open 2024 women's qualifying singles competition.