
“It's awesome to have some pretty good things going on on and off the court.”
— Ben Mitchell, 31 Dec 2015
» Baby daughter motivating Mitchell
On court
- Runner-up at the Optus 18s Australian Championships in 2009, losing to close friend and No.1 seed Jason Kubler in the final
- Reached the 2010 Junior Wimbledon Championships final, demolishing World No.1 Daniel Berta 6-2 6-1 in the third round
- Member of the Australian Institute of Sport Pro Tour Program in 2012
- Won his first ITF Futures Pro Circuit event in 2011, at the Australian F2 Futures in Mildura, Victoria
- Followed up with further ITF success in 2011, capturing the Spain 21 title in Melilla and two more on home soil
- Broke into the world’s top 300 in late 2011
- Practised with Australia’s Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter in the build-up to the 2012 season
- Made his Grand Slam debut at the 2012 Australian Open
- Names Marcos Baghdatis as the toughest opponent he’s ever faced
- Wishes he could replay his Australian Open 2013 first round match against James Duckworth; Mitchell lost 8-6 in the fifth set
- Dream tennis scenario would be to player Roger Federer in a five-set match at Wimbledon
- Best piece of tennis advice he’s received is to give it your all, because you don’t want to live with regrets
- Professional goals are to crack the top 20 and to win the Davis Cup for Australia
Off court
- Hobbies include going to the movies and spending time with friends
- Likes Rocky movies
- Favourite band is the Kings of Leon
- Older brother, Luke, is an actor, appearing in the popular soap Home & Away
- Had he not been a tennis player, would have followed a career in rugby league or athletics
Year-end singles ranking history
2016 | 499 |
2015 | 207 |
2014 | 267 |
2013 | 272 |
2012 | 273 |
2011 | 214 |
2010 | 710 |
2009 | 1136 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2015 Canberra Challenger, Wollongong F10 ITF
2014 Canada F4 ITF
2013 Thailand F1 ITF, Korea F5 ITF
2012 Traralgon F11 ITF
2011 Australia F2 ITF, Spain F21 ITF, Australia F8 ITF, Australia F12 ITF
Finals
2017 Brisbane F5 ITF
2014 Thailand F11 ITF
2012 Bendigo F12 ITF
2011 Great Britain F11 ITF
2010 Australia F5 ITF, Australia F6 ITF, Australia F9 ITF, Australia F13 ITF
Ben Mitchell in the news
Transitioning from life on the professional circuit

28 June, 2018
Casey Dellacqua, Jelena Dokic and Sam Groth were among some of the past players undertaking a coaching course in Melbourne last week.
Read moreCasey Dellacqua, Jelena Dokic and Sam Groth were among some of the past players undertaking a coaching course in Melbourne last week.
Mousley claims Brisbane crown

1 October, 2017
Bradley Mousley earns his first Australian Pro Title in Brisbane after defeating Queenslander Ben Mitchell.
Read moreBradley Mousley earns his first Australian Pro Title in Brisbane after defeating Queenslander Ben Mitchell.
Ben Mitchell returns in Alice Springs

17 September, 2017
After time away from the game, Ben Mitchell returns to the Alice Springs Tennis International as the Australian Pro Tour commences.
Read moreAfter time away from the game, Ben Mitchell returns to the Alice Springs Tennis International as the Australian Pro Tour commences.
Barton victorious in US Open qualifying

24 August, 2016
Aussie Matt Barton has continued his impressive Grand Slam form with a win in the opening round of US Open qualifying in New York.
Read moreAussie Matt Barton has continued his impressive Grand Slam form with a win in the opening round of US Open qualifying in New York.