
PLAYER PROFILE
Ashling Sumner
- Age29
- Born25 December 1992
- Birth PlaceCairns, Queensland
- LivesBrisbane, Queensland
- Height162 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachGary Stickler
On court
- 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.
Off court
- Hobbies include shopping.
- Favourite food is sushi
- Favourite film is Twilight.
Year-end singles ranking history
2014 | 695 |
2013 | 1095 |
2012 | 932 |
2011 | 903 |
2010 | 674 |
2009 | 654 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
None
Finals
None
Ashling Sumner in the news
Chargers make history with fourth ATL Conference win

7 December, 2015
The Brisbane Chargers beat the Sunshine Coast Breakers to defend their record of winning every Conference title since the Asia-Pacific Tennis League's inception in 2012.
Read moreThe Brisbane Chargers beat the Sunshine Coast Breakers to defend their record of winning every Conference title since the Asia-Pacific Tennis League's inception in 2012.
Canberra Velocity beat Sharks to claim third straight title

7 December, 2015
Having already qualified for January's Asia-Pacific Tennis League Play-offs, Canberra Velocity's women wrapped up the North Conference with a win over Brisbane Sharks.
Read moreHaving already qualified for January's Asia-Pacific Tennis League Play-offs, Canberra Velocity's women wrapped up the North Conference with a win over Brisbane Sharks.
Canberra Velocity one win away from ATL North Conference finals

3 December, 2015
Alison Bai and Ashley Keir spearhead Canberra Velocity's women's team in the Asia-Pacific Tennis League
Read moreAlison Bai and Ashley Keir spearhead Canberra Velocity's women's team in the Asia-Pacific Tennis League
Blockbuster field set for Mornington Peninsula showdown

18 March, 2015
A bumper field will contest next week’s Mornington Peninsula Women’s Tennis International, with at least eight of Australia’s top rising stars set to compete at the…
Read moreA bumper field will contest next week’s Mornington Peninsula Women’s Tennis International, with at least eight of Australia’s top rising stars set to compete at the…