PLAYER PROFILE

Connor McEvoy

Started playing tennis aged four
Was inspired to start playing by his Dad, who played in Maroochydore. “I went there, had a hit and fell in love with the sport,” he says.
Represented Queensland in the 15-and-under Australian Team Championships in July 2023
Competed in Europe during 2022 and 2023 as part of Tennis Australia junior tours
Took part in inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in September 2023
Lists hard courts as his favourite surface
Long-term goal is “to become a professional tennis player, get into the top 100 in the world, play all the Grand Slams and do really well.”
Names Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur as his favourite players to watch
Says his game most resembles Alex de Minaur’s style
Favourite school subjects are English and maths
Can play the piano and guitar