
PLAYER PROFILE
Daria Saville
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AUSTRALIAN
RANKING
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98
WTA
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- Age28
- Born 5 March 1994
- Birth PlaceMoscow, Russia
- LivesMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Height166 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachNicole Pratt
“Even though I was able to play through the pain this year, it all got a little too much for me and my motivation wasn't there any more.”
— Daria Saville, 29 Sep 2019
» Gavrilova, Kyrgios on the injured list
On court
- introduced to tennis by her parents at age six
- realised at age 12 she was good enough to become a professional
- favourite surface is hard court, favourite shot is forehand, favourite tennis tournament is Australian Open
- tennis idols are Venus and Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Martina Hingis
- feels her game contains elements of Kim Clijsters and Simona Halep
- is a former ITF world No.1 junior
- career highlights to date include winning the US Open juniors in 2010 and representing Australia in the Fed Cup
- says Serena Williams is the toughest opponent she’s ever faced
- dream tennis scenario was to beat Maria Sharapova at Rod Laver Arena
- professional goal is to win a Grand Slam
- had a break out year in 2015, ascending 197 spots to World No.36
- made the final 16 at the Australian Open in 2016 and 2017
- sidelined for 12 months from September 2019 with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis
Off court
- family includes father Alexey, mother Natalia and younger brother Stepan
- has a pet beagle
- enjoys eating sushi and cheese and reading the Twilight series
- graduated from high school in 2010
- married Australian professional player Luke Saville in December 2021
- has a sausage dog named “Tofu”
- nickname is “Dasha”
- best piece of advice is to treat everyone the same way you want to be treated
- perfect day would involve sleeping in, going out for breakfast, going for a swim, and having her family and friends around her
- would have loved to be an actress if not a tennis player
Year-end ranking history
2021 | 419 |
2020 | 446 |
2019 | 237 |
2018 | 38 |
2017 | 25 |
2016 | 25 |
2015 | 36 |
2014 | 233 |
2013 | 144 |
2012 | 215 |
2011 | 383 |
2010 | 515 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2017 Connecticut WTA
2015 Burnie ITF, Launceston ITF
2014 Bangkok ITF
2011 Antalya ITF
Finals
2017 Strasbourg WTA, Hong Kong WTA
2016 Kremlin Cup WTA
2012 Moscow 4 ITF
2011 Moscow ITF
Daria Saville in the news
Wimbledon 2022: Eight Australians in action on day one

3 hours ago
Daria Saville, James Duckworth and Astra Sharma are among eight Aussie players in action on day one at Wimbledon 2022.
Read moreDaria Saville, James Duckworth and Astra Sharma are among eight Aussie players in action on day one at Wimbledon 2022.
Daria Saville: “It’s pretty special to get selected”

12 hours ago
After a stunning return to form in her long-awaited comeback from injury, a grateful Daria Saville is embracing a big opportunity at Wimbledon this week.
Read moreAfter a stunning return to form in her long-awaited comeback from injury, a grateful Daria Saville is embracing a big opportunity at Wimbledon this week.
Aussies at Wimbledon: “It’s a dream tournament”

26 June, 2022
Stepping through the gates of the All England Club, with its long history and many traditions, is a dream experience for Australians competing at Wimbledon 2022.
Read moreStepping through the gates of the All England Club, with its long history and many traditions, is a dream experience for Australians competing at Wimbledon 2022.
Aussie women inspiring each other at Wimbledon

25 June, 2022
Maddison Inglis believes the Australian support was invaluable during the Wimbledon 2022 qualifying competition.
Read moreMaddison Inglis believes the Australian support was invaluable during the Wimbledon 2022 qualifying competition.