“I definitely feel like a better player, I feel stronger. I just feel like I’m reading the game a bit better. I know I had my breakout at the end of 2017; I look back at it and I think that’s great, but I know I can do better. It’s exciting that I’m healthy and I’ll get another opportunity this year to keep building.”
— Lizette Cabrera, 29 Mar 2019
» Cabrera back on track in season 2019
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
2016 Tweed Heads ITF, Brisbane ITF
Finals
2016 Toyota ITF
Lizette Cabrera in the news
Biggest movers: Thompson cracks top 50
18 June, 2019
Jordan Thompson rises 16 places to set a new career-high ranking while there were big improvements for our young Aussie women.
Read moreJordan Thompson rises 16 places to set a new career-high ranking while there were big improvements for our young Aussie women.
Aussies set to begin grass season in Surbiton
3 June, 2019
A strong Australian contingent will contest the Surbiton Trophy this week, which marks the beginning of a six-week grass court swing.
Read moreA strong Australian contingent will contest the Surbiton Trophy this week, which marks the beginning of a six-week grass court swing.
Biggest movers: Harris approaching top 200
14 May, 2019
Following a second ATP Challenger final appearance in Busan, South Korea, Andrew Harris has soared towards the world's top 200.
Read moreFollowing a second ATP Challenger final appearance in Busan, South Korea, Andrew Harris has soared towards the world's top 200.
Cabrera back on track in season 2019
29 March, 2019
After a challenging 2018 season, Lizette Cabrera feels her confidence is steadily returning - and she's drawing inspiration from her countrywomen on the world stage.
Read moreAfter a challenging 2018 season, Lizette Cabrera feels her confidence is steadily returning - and she's drawing inspiration from her countrywomen on the world stage.
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