![Jess Moore in action at the 2016 Hobart International; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Moore-profile1-287x465.jpg)
PLAYER PROFILE
Jessica Moore
- Age33
- 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
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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
Legends hopeful about Australia’s chances at Roland Garros 2024
![Todd Woodbridge amd Sam Stosur at the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne this week. Picture: Tennis Australia Todd Woodbridge amd Sam Stosur at the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne this week. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/250501-700x450.jpg)
25 May, 2024
Todd Woodbridge and Sam Stosur believe Australian players can go deep at this year's clay-court Grand Slam tournament.
Read moreTodd Woodbridge and Sam Stosur believe Australian players can go deep at this year's clay-court Grand Slam tournament.
Australian team qualifies for 2024 Junior Billie Jean King Cup Finals
![The Australian team celebrate winning the Junior Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Asia-Oceania qualifying event. The Australian team celebrate winning the Junior Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Asia-Oceania qualifying event.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/original-81AB72FA-46CE-47B7-9007-973F85ABDC9E-700x450.jpeg)
19 May, 2024
The Australian team has qualified for the 16-nation Junior Billie Jean King Cup Finals to be held later this year.
Read moreThe Australian team has qualified for the 16-nation Junior Billie Jean King Cup Finals to be held later this year.
Australian teams named for 2024 Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup
![Cruz Hewitt, the son of Lleyton Hewitt, in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia Cruz Hewitt, the son of Lleyton Hewitt, in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/222018-700x450.jpg)
10 May, 2024
Cruz Hewitt is among the six players selected to represent Australia at an Asia-Oceania qualifying event in Kazakhstan this month.
Read moreCruz Hewitt is among the six players selected to represent Australia at an Asia-Oceania qualifying event in Kazakhstan this month.
Former Australian players reunite at Billie Jean King Cup in Brisbane
![Lisa Ayres, Jessica Moore, Annabel Taylor and Casey Dellacqua during a women and girls panel discussion in Brisbane. Picture: Tennis Australia Lisa Ayres, Jessica Moore, Annabel Taylor and Casey Dellacqua during a women and girls panel discussion in Brisbane. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/246462i-700x450.jpg)
12 April, 2024
Several former Billie Jean King Cup representatives reflected on their experiences at a Women and Girls breakfast at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
Read moreSeveral former Billie Jean King Cup representatives reflected on their experiences at a Women and Girls breakfast at the Queensland Tennis Centre.