
“We gave everything today. We fell just a fraction short. That happens.”
— Alicia Molik, 10 Nov 2019
» Molik on Fed Cup final: “We gave everything today”
On court
- Started playing tennis at age of seven after watching her older brother, Richard.
- Captured the Australian Open junior doubles title in 1998, partnering fellow Australian Evie Dominikovic.
- Member of the Australian Institute of Sport scholarship program in 1999.
- Broke into the world’s top 100 in 1999.
- Member of the Australian team competing at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
- Captured her maiden career singles title in Hobart in 2003, beating Amy Frazier in the final.
- Claimed three WTA titles in 2004 – in Stockholm, Zurich and Luxembourg.
- Reached the Wimbledon and US Open mixed doubles finals in 2004, partnering Australian doubles legend Todd Woodbridge.
- Won a bronze medal for Australia in singles at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
- Broke into the world’s top 10 in 2005.
- Won her first Grand Slam doubles title at the 2005 Australian Open with partner Svetlana Kuznetsova
- Won the French Open doubles in 2007, partnering Mara Santangelo.
- Reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final in 2007, partnering Swede Jonas Bjorkman.
- Competed for Australia at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
- Member of the Australian Federation Cup team from 1999-2004, 2006-08 and 2010.
- Retired in September 2008 following elbow ligament damage, however launched a comeback 12 months later.
- Represented Australia in the Fed Cup, as well as making a return to the top 100 since re-joining the tour.
- Gave birth in January 2012 and hasn’t played competitively since.
- Was named Fed Cup captain in January 2013 following Dave Taylor’s resignation in December 2012.
Off court
- Parents are Andrew and Teresa.
- Favourite city is Melbourne (for the shopping).
- Hobbies include golf, in-line skating, bike riding, squash and going to the beach and football games.
- Favourite musicians are U2, Kylie Minogue, Coldplay and Robbie Williams.
- Favourite cuisines are Thai and Japanese, and she appreciates good red wine.
- Pet is a West-Highland terrier.
Year-end singles ranking history
2011 | 317 |
2010 | 110 |
2009 | 309 |
2008 | 311 |
2007 | 58 |
2006 | 163 |
2005 | 29 |
2004 | 13 |
2003 | 35 |
2002 | 100 |
2001 | 47 |
2000 | 115 |
1999 | 94 |
1998 | 172 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2009 Darwin ITF, Kalgoorlie ITF, Bendigo ITF
2005 Sydney
2004 Stockholm, Zürich, Luxembourg
2003 Hobart
2001 Gifu ITF, Fukuoka ITF
1999 Gold Coast ITF
1998 Saga ITF, Queensland ITF
Finals
2009 Port Pirie ITF, Esperance ITF
2005 Doha
2004 Vienna
2003 Sarasota, Budapest
2002 Nurlootpa ITF
2001 Stone Mountain, USA ITF
1999 Fresno ITF
Alicia Molik in the news
Australia advances directly to Billie Jean King Cup Finals

15 March, 2022
The ITF confirms that Australia will replace the suspended RTF team to advance directly to the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Read moreThe ITF confirms that Australia will replace the suspended RTF team to advance directly to the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Social round-up: Aussie stars inspiring the next generation

18 November, 2021
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Switzerland dashes Australian dreams in Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

6 November, 2021
Australia's winning run at the Billie Jean King Cup is over, with Switzerland proving too strong in the semifinals.
Read moreAustralia's winning run at the Billie Jean King Cup is over, with Switzerland proving too strong in the semifinals.
Alicia Molik: “We can’t wait, what a great opportunity”

5 November, 2021
Australian captain Alicia Molik is feeling confident ahead of a semifinal showdown with Switzerland at the Billie Jean King Cup.
Read moreAustralian captain Alicia Molik is feeling confident ahead of a semifinal showdown with Switzerland at the Billie Jean King Cup.