“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: Cruz Hewitt collects second consecutive ITF junior singles title
19 August, 2024
With strong performances on the ITF world junior tour, the 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt is proving one to watch.
Read moreWith strong performances on the ITF world junior tour, the 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt is proving one to watch.
Aussie weekly wrap: Gadecki, Popyrin reach biggest career finals
12 August, 2024
Olivia Gadecki made her first title match this year at a US ITF event, while Alexei Popyrin was due to contest his maiden ATP Masters 1000 final in Montreal.
Read moreOlivia Gadecki made her first title match this year at a US ITF event, while Alexei Popyrin was due to contest his maiden ATP Masters 1000 final in Montreal.
Aussie weekly wrap: McCabe wins first pro title
22 July, 2024
James McCabe did not drop a set en route to his first ITF Futures title, one of several great results for Australian players around the globe last week.
Read moreJames McCabe did not drop a set en route to his first ITF Futures title, one of several great results for Australian players around the globe last week.
Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Australians excelling on grass
24 June, 2024
With breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Read moreWith breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.