PLAYER PROFILE
Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz
- Age17
- Born11 September 2004
- Birth PlaceGlengowrie, SA
- PlaysRight-handed
“It was a great opportunity. I learned a lot from that match and hopefully I can take it into next ones.”
— Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz, 16 Feb 2019
» Kempenaers-Pocz stopped in Port Pirie semi
ON COURT
- Introduced to tennis at age five by her parents, who played quite a bit
- Reached the semifinals of the 14/u WTA Future Stars tournament in Singapore in October 2018
- Selected to represent Australia at the 2017 ITF World Junior Tennis finals in the Czech Republic as a 12-year-old.
- Won the 14/u Australian Championships singles title at Melbourne Park in 2017; runner-up in 2018
- Singles winner at the 2017 14/u Australian Claycourt Championships
- Favourite shot is her forehand
- Goal is to “maybe get to the top 10, but just stay as positive as I can and keep going.”
OFF COURT
- Grew up in Glengowrie, South Australia
- Recipient of the Primary School Sports Award at the SA Sports Award Gala in 2015
- Favourite player is Serena Williams: “because she’s aggressive and stays very confident”
Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz in the news
Ranking movers: Kokkinakis, Gadecki on the rise
22 February, 2021
A number of Australians have made impressive improvements in the latest tour rankings, including Thanasi Kokkinakis and Olivia Gadecki.
Read moreA number of Australians have made impressive improvements in the latest tour rankings, including Thanasi Kokkinakis and Olivia Gadecki.
Aussies advance in Phillip Island Trophy
14 February, 2021
Kimberly Birrell is among the Aussies winner on day two of the Phillip Island Trophy at Melbourne Park.
Read moreKimberly Birrell is among the Aussies winner on day two of the Phillip Island Trophy at Melbourne Park.
Gadecki continues breakout summer at Phillip Island Trophy
13 February, 2021
Queensland teen Olivia Gadecki scores her first WTA main draw singles win at the Melbourne Summer Series at Melbourne Park.
Read moreQueensland teen Olivia Gadecki scores her first WTA main draw singles win at the Melbourne Summer Series at Melbourne Park.
Aussies in action as Phillip Island Trophy begins
13 February, 2021
The final event of the Melbourne Summer Series begins today at Melbourne Park and we have several Aussies competing in the Phillip Island Trophy.
Read moreThe final event of the Melbourne Summer Series begins today at Melbourne Park and we have several Aussies competing in the Phillip Island Trophy.
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