PLAYER PROFILE

Ashling Sumner

Introduced to tennis at the age of five by her dad Paul, who is an architect, and mum, Laile.
Won the 2008 Optus 16s Australian Girls’ Singles Championships, upsetting No.1 seed Olivia Rich in the final.
Orchestrated an upset at the 2009 Australian Open Play-off, beating top seed Olivia Rogowska.
Reached the final of the 2010 Optus 18s Australian Girls’ Singles Championships, losing to second seed Isabella Holland.
Enjoys tennis for the competition, meeting people and getting to travel.
Her parents have been the biggest influence on her career to date and are her greatest supporters. Admires former world No.1 Ana Ivanovic for her playing style.
Goal is to play at all the Grand Slams.