
PLAYER PROFILE
Li Tu
- Age29
- Born27 May 1996
- LivesAdelaide, South Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
“I think I’ve just been able to ride the confidence and the momentum of New York at the US Open into these few weeks and hopefully I can keep it going.”
— Li Tu, 2 Oct 2024
» Confident Tu enjoys milestone in Shanghai
On court
- Started playing tennis aged six at the behest of his badminton coach.
- Captured the Optus 12s Australian Championships and the Optus 12s Spring Nationals in 2008.
- Member of Australia’s World Junior Tennis Competition team in 2010.
- Made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open Junior Championships in 2012.
- Represented Australia in Junior Davis Cup in 2012.
- Broke into the world’s top 700 in 2012.
- Goal is to represent Australia in Davis Cup.
- Favourite player is Roger Federer “because he is so calm and able to pump himself up when needed”.
- Won 34 of 36 matches he contested at the UTR Pro Tennis Series in Australia in 2020 and early 2021.
- Made his ATP debut in February 2021, losing in the opening round at the Melbourne Summer Series.
- Awarded a main draw wildcard at Australian Open 2021, marking his first major appearance.
Off court
- Hobbies include playing soccer, listening to music and “just hanging out with my friends and chatting”.
- Favourite meal is honey chicken.
- Favourite music is R’n’B.
- Studied marketing and commerce at the University of Adelaide.
- Just before his 16th birthday, decided to focus on education rather than pursue a professional tennis career. His 2020 results at the UTR Pro Tennis Series inspired him to pursue a professional tennis career again at age 24.
- Runs a coaching business (L2 Academy) in Adelaide.
Year-end singles rankings
2023 | 225 |
2022 | 210 |
2021 | 517 |
2020 | – |
Li Tu in the news
Almost 30 Australians bound for Wimbledon
![Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon Alex de Minaur in action en route to the 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinals. [Getty Images]](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Alex-de-Minaur-Wimbledon-700x450.jpg)
10 June, 2025
Thirteen Aussies are confirmed for the main draw at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, with another 16 attempting to join them there via the qualifying event.
Read moreThirteen Aussies are confirmed for the main draw at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, with another 16 attempting to join them there via the qualifying event.
Roland Garros: Flawless Sharma leads Aussie qualifying success

21 May, 2025
Astra Sharma's double-bagel victory over American Emina Bektas was one of three Australian victories on Day 2 of qualifying.
Read moreAstra Sharma's double-bagel victory over American Emina Bektas was one of three Australian victories on Day 2 of qualifying.
Roland Garros 2025: Saville begins path to ninth Roland Garros campaign

20 May, 2025
Daria Saville is one of seven Aussies in action as Day 2 of Roland Garros 2025 qualifying commences on Tuesday night.
Read moreDaria Saville is one of seven Aussies in action as Day 2 of Roland Garros 2025 qualifying commences on Tuesday night.
Aussie Watch: Comeback duo headline Roland Garros qualifying draw

19 May, 2025
Jason Kubler and Storm Hunter are among a 15-strong Australian contingent vying to qualify for Roland Garros, continuing their strong comebacks from their respective injuries.
Read moreJason Kubler and Storm Hunter are among a 15-strong Australian contingent vying to qualify for Roland Garros, continuing their strong comebacks from their respective injuries.