“But I'm still happy with the way I competed and fought even though it wasn't my best tennis.”
— Lizette Cabrera, 20 Jan 2020
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On court
- realised at age 12 she was good enough to pursue a professional career
- alongside fellow junior Priscilla Hon, won the Optus 14s Championships in 2011
- looks forward to the Australian Open every year because she gets to watch Rafael Nadal – her tennis hero – play
- favourite shot is her two-handed backhand
- feels her game most closely resembles Eugenie Bouchard’s
- the toughest opponent she has ever faced is Bethanie Mattek-Sands
- dream tennis scenario would be beating Serena Williams on Rod Laver Arena in an Australian Open final
- professional goals are to win a Grand Slam and reach world No.1
- had a break out year in 2016, improving her world ranking by 806 places and collecting two pro titles
- made WTA debut in 2017 in Brisbane
- made Grand Slam debut in 2017 at the Australian Open
- Advanced to her first tour-level quarterfinal in Guangzhou, China at age 19
Off court
- the best advice she’s received is to work hard, always have a good attitude and not to forget that it’s a long journey
- her perfect day would see her spending time at the beach with her friends and family
- loves dancing, and would have tried to be a professional dancer if not a tennis player
Year-end ranking history
| 2018 | 230 |
| 2017 | 135 |
| 2016 | 256 |
| 2015 | 1062 |
| 2014 | 1243 |
| 2012 | 795 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2019 Granby 80K ITF, Darwin 60K ITF, Bendigo 60K ITF
2016 Tweed Heads 25K ITF, Brisbane 25K ITF
Finals
2019 Playford 60K ITF
2016 Toyota 50K ITF
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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.
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