PLAYER PROFILE
Jessica Moore
- Age30
- Born16 August 1990
- Birth PlacePerth, Western Australia
- LivesWilliams, Western Australia
- Height169 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachMilo Bradley
- Pro Since2008
“It’s an awesome opportunity, and I get to play with Brad, he’s a great guy and he keeps me going on the court. It will be an exciting time in January.”
— Jessica Moore, 21 Dec 2015
» Wildcard dream a reality for mixed doubles duo
On court
- Started playing tennis when she was eight years old
- First knew she was good enough to try becoming a pro after she eventually beat her older brother
- Made her Grand Slam debut at Australian Open 2007, losing to No.3 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in the first round
- Says Kuznetsova is the toughest opponent she’s ever faced
- Secured her first ITF Futures Pro Circuit titles, in Ilkley, UK and Traralgon, Australia in 2007
- Reached the final of the girls’ singles at Australian Open 2008
- Broke into the world’s top 200 in 2008, following second-round showings at the Australian Open and US Open
- Made her Fed Cup debut for Australia in the Asia-Oceania Group in 2008.
- Won the junior girls’ doubles titles at the French Open and Wimbledon in 2008, with Slovenian partner Polona Hercog
- Won three ITF Futures doubles titles in 2010, all on home soil
- Reached the Australian Open 2012 second round, losing to No.12 seed Flavia Pennetta
- Claimed her first ITF Futures Pro Circuit title in four years, winning the Knokke Zoute Ladies Open 2012
- Feels her game most closely resembles Sam Stosur’s
- The one match she wishes she could replay was her second round loss to Flavia Pennetta at Australian Open 2009 (Moore lost 6-4 6-1)
- Dream tennis scenario would be winning the Australian Open
- Ultimate goal is to be a regular player on the Australian Fed Cup team
Off court
- Hobbies include listening to music, going to the cinema and beach, catching up with friends and shopping
- Her parents are Peter and Sharon and she has a brother, James
- Says the best piece of advice she’s received is to stay true to yourself and surround yourself with good people – they reflect who you are
- Her perfect day would involve relaxing down south in Western Australia with family and friends
Year-end singles ranking history
| 2015 | 292 |
| 2014 | 409 |
| 2013 | 470 |
| 2012 | 414 |
| 2011 | 412 |
| 2010 | 250 |
| 2009 | 244 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2007 | 372 |
| 2006 | 985 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2012 Belgium ITF
2008 Italy ITF
2007 IIkley (UK) ITF, Traralgon ITF
Finals
2013 Sydney #2 ITF, Bethany Beach (USA) ITF, Buffalo (USA) ITF, Cairns ITF
2012 Belgium ITF, Hilton Head Island (USA) ITF
2007 Switzerland ITF
Jessica Moore in the news
Louise Pleming’s Rally4Ever changing lives
20 September, 2020
Esteemed Australian coach and former professional player Louise Pleming has created an organisation to help disadvantaged Australians enjoy physical activity and greater human…
Read moreEsteemed Australian coach and former professional player Louise Pleming has created an organisation to help disadvantaged Australians enjoy physical activity and greater human…
Aussie players: a special connection
12 April, 2020
Australia’s top players are continuing a tradition of camaraderie that was famously established by their major-winning predecessors.
Read moreAustralia’s top players are continuing a tradition of camaraderie that was famously established by their major-winning predecessors.
Ash Barty: Fun and team spirit are No.1
23 January, 2020
As Ash Barty continues her Australian Open 2020 campaign, the world No.1 is building on a culture of fun, respect and mutual support among women in the sport.
Read moreAs Ash Barty continues her Australian Open 2020 campaign, the world No.1 is building on a culture of fun, respect and mutual support among women in the sport.
Aussie women thriving in Asian doubles events
13 September, 2019
Four Australian women -- Ellen Perez, Monque Adamczak, Jess Moore and Storm Sanders -- have advanced to semifinals at various WTA events across Asia this week.
Read moreFour Australian women -- Ellen Perez, Monque Adamczak, Jess Moore and Storm Sanders -- have advanced to semifinals at various WTA events across Asia this week.
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