PLAYER PROFILE

Abbie Myers

“My whole game is going up but a huge part of it mental, just being able to stick it out in difficult situations.”

— Abbie Myers, 29 Mar 2019

» Myers makes Canberra semis

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
Represented Australia at the World Junior Tennis Competition in 2008
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
Won first professional singles title in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (ITF $10,000) in 2014
Retired from tennis briefly in 2017; returned in 2018 and enjoyed a career-best season, cracking the top 300
As a qualifier, reached final of ITF $60,000 event in Kurume, Japan
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

Her parents, Greg and Heather, are her greatest influence: “because of their dedication and unending support.”
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