PLAYER PROFILE
Dane Sweeny
- Age20
- Born12 February 2001
- LivesQueensland, Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
“I’m feeling pretty sore but I’m feeling pretty confident, I’m playing good tennis at the moment.”
— Dane Sweeny, 6 Dec 2019
» Sweeny, Schoolkate to clash in 18/u final
On court
- Crowned champion at the 16/u Australian Championships in December 2017
- Singles winner of the 2018 Lee Duk Hee Cup Chuncheon International in Korea
- Made ITF junior debut in 2014 at the Queensland Junior Winter International in Kawana
- Cracked the ITF junior world’s top 100 in late 2017
- Inspired by Lleyton Hewitt: “I love Lleyton’s competitiveness, his determination not to miss a point and how he puts so much pressure on his opponents,” he said.
Dane Sweeny 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.
Australian men inspiring each other
10 February, 2021
Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are proudly buoyed by the success of their Aussie peers this summer.
Read moreAlex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are proudly buoyed by the success of their Aussie peers this summer.
Thompson advances at Great Ocean Road Open
3 February, 2021
Australia's Jordan Thompson wins his second three-set battle in as many days to progress at the Great Ocean Road Open at Melbourne Park.
Read moreAustralia's Jordan Thompson wins his second three-set battle in as many days to progress at the Great Ocean Road Open at Melbourne Park.
Aussies take centre stage at jam-packed Melbourne Summer Series
3 February, 2021
There is plenty to cheer about for Aussie fans at Melbourne Park today, with 22 Australian players competing in the Melbourne Summer Series.
Read moreThere is plenty to cheer about for Aussie fans at Melbourne Park today, with 22 Australian players competing in the Melbourne Summer Series.
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