
“I'm loving every minute of it. All the ups and downs. I'm so grateful to be doing what I'm doing.” ”
— Lizette Cabrera, 15 Apr 2020
» Getting to know: Lizette Cabrera
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
- reached Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles quarterfinals with John-Patrick Smith
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
2023 | 281 |
2022 | 296 |
2021 | 172 |
2020 | 140 |
2019 | 131 |
2018 | 230 |
2017 | 135 |
2016 | 256 |
2015 | 1062 |
2014 | 1243 |
2012 | 795 |
Lizette Cabrera in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: A record-breaking week in Australian tennis

8 October, 2023
Rinky Hijikata was one of the most outstanding Aussie performers this week, recording a milestone first top-50 singles win.
Read moreRinky Hijikata was one of the most outstanding Aussie performers this week, recording a milestone first top-50 singles win.
Aiava scoops Australian Pro Tour singles title at Cairns

8 October, 2023
Australian Destanee Aiava wins her seventh career ITF singles title, and second this season, at the Cairns International.
Read moreAustralian Destanee Aiava wins her seventh career ITF singles title, and second this season, at the Cairns International.
Cairns set to host back-to-back Australian Pro Tour events

2 October, 2023
Lizette Cabrera is among a strong contingent of Australian players contesting the Cairns International in Queensland this week.
Read moreLizette Cabrera is among a strong contingent of Australian players contesting the Cairns International in Queensland this week.
Ranking movers: Cabrera and Vukic among rising Aussies

2 July, 2023
Lizette Cabrera and Aleksandar Vukic are among the biggest movers in the latest ATP Tour and WTA Tour rankings.
Read moreLizette Cabrera and Aleksandar Vukic are among the biggest movers in the latest ATP Tour and WTA Tour rankings.