
PLAYER PROFILE
Casey Dellacqua
- Age38
- Born11 February 1985
- Birth PlacePerth, Western Australia
- LivesSydney, New South Wales
- Height165 cm
- PlaysLeft-handed
- CoachShannon Nettle
- Pro Since2002
“The camaraderie in Australian women’s tennis is really great. I think that’s something to be really proud of.”
— Casey Dellacqua, 8 Mar 2020
» Aussie women: Success breeding success
On court
- Started learning to play tennis aged seven when her mum, Nita, and her nan put her in group lessons at Kingsley Tennis Club
- Played all sports as a child and always knew she wanted to be a professional athlete
- Proudest moments were when her parents, Nita, and father Kim, watched her play at major tournaments
- Made her Grand Slam debut at Australian Open 2003
- Made her Fed Cup debut for Australia in 2006
- Broke into the top 100 in mid-2007
- Joined the world’s top 50 for the first time in 2008, a season highlighted by fourth-round showing at Australian Open
- Reached the final of the women’s doubles at the 2008 French Open, partnering Francesca Schiavone
- Represented Australia at the Beijing Olympics in 2008
- Underwent shoulder surgery in early 2009 and missed the rest of the season; missed most of 2010 due to foot surgery
- Cracked the WTA doubles top 10 in May 2009
- Claimed the mixed doubles title at the 2011 French Open, partnering American Scott Lipsky
- In 2011 secured a record breaking six ITF Futures Pro Circuit titles in a row, all on home soil
- Cracked the top 30 in singles with an impressive 2014 that featured final-16 performances at the Australian Open and US Open
- Doubles finalist with Ash Barty at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open in 2015
- Suffered a nasty fall on court that saw her miss most of 2016; doubles ranking was world No.5 at the time of the injury
- Made a great doubles return in 2017, reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon and runner-up at Roland Garros
- Qualified for the WTA Finals doubles event in 2017 (with Ash Barty)
- Retired from professional tennis in April 2018, after winning the decisive doubles rubber (alongside Barty) to give Australia a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in Fed Cup
- Since retiring, has pursued tennis commentary, as well as working in Tennis Australia’s Women & Girls and Player Relations spaces.
Off court
- Watches AFL (Carlton fan), cricket and V8 Supercars in her spare time.
- Enjoys sleeping, shopping, hanging out with friends and family and reading.
- Favourite movie is Dirty Dancing.
- Favourite actor is Brad Pitt.
- Favourite music is hip-hop and R&B.
Year-end singles ranking history
2015 | 112 |
2014 | 30 |
2013 | 130 |
2012 | 88 |
2011 | 156 |
2010 | 226 |
2009 | 1004 |
2008 | 55 |
2007 | 78 |
2006 | 172 |
2005 | 223 |
2004 | 301 |
2003 | 275 |
2002 | 458 |
Casey Dellacqua in the news
Marrickville Lawn Tennis Club celebrates 100-year anniversary

18 September, 2023
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Casey Dellacqua and John Fitzgerald to celebrate a major milestone at the Marrickville Lawn Tennis Club.
Read moreAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Casey Dellacqua and John Fitzgerald to celebrate a major milestone at the Marrickville Lawn Tennis Club.
United Cup masterpiece unveiled at Perth’s Cottesloe Beach

20 December, 2022
The United Cup, a magnificent new hallmarked sterling silver and 24-carat gold-plated trophy, was today unveiled at Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia.
Read moreThe United Cup, a magnificent new hallmarked sterling silver and 24-carat gold-plated trophy, was today unveiled at Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia.
Women and girls in the spotlight at ITF World Participation Conference

26 July, 2022
Casey Dellacqua highlighted participation opportunities for women and girls in tennis as she led discussions at the ITF World Participation Conference
Read moreCasey Dellacqua highlighted participation opportunities for women and girls in tennis as she led discussions at the ITF World Participation Conference
Wimbledon 2022: Heath Davidson leads Aussie charge on day 12

8 July, 2022
Australian Heath Davidson is one of five Australians scheduled to compete on day 12 at Wimbledon 2022.
Read moreAustralian Heath Davidson is one of five Australians scheduled to compete on day 12 at Wimbledon 2022.