PLAYER PROFILE

Abbie Myers

She was “raised on a tennis court”, with her entire family including grandparents, aunts (including former Wimbledon competitor Debbie Chesterton), uncles and parents all playing the game
Knew at age 10 that she was good enough to have a go at becoming professional
Selected for Tennis Australia’s Optus European Young Stars Tour in 2008
Represented Australia at the World Junior Tennis Competition in 2008
Secured a hat-trick of junior ITF titles in New Zealand and Australia in 2009
Made her ITF Futures Pro Tour senior debut at the Mildura event in 2010
Member of the Australian Junior Fed Cup team that qualified for the final in 2010
Secured her maiden ITF Futures Circuit doubles titles in Bahrain and Trabzon and Istanbul, Turkey in 2012
Favourite tournament is the Australian Grasscourt Championships, which she has won twice
Her parents, Greg and Heather, are her greatest influence, “because of their dedication and unending support.”
Ultimate goals are to win the Australian Open, reach the top 10 and be the best player she can be
She enjoys the competitive aspect of tennis and playing against others
Feels her game most closely resembles Kim Clijsters’
Toughest opponent she’s so far faced is Czech Lucie Hradecka
Says her dream tennis scenario would be facing Serena Williams in a Wimbledon final
Best piece of advice she’s received is to never give up – you don’t know what could happen during a match

Hobbies include horse riding, netball and reading
Would have been a veterinarian if not a tennis player
Favourite food is lasagne
Favourite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean
Her perfect day would involve relaxing with her family on a boat in Sydney Harbour

2014 Sharm El Sheikh ITF