
“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
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
2021 | 172 |
2020 | 140 |
2019 | 131 |
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
Lizette Cabrera in the news
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23 June, 2022
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Wimbledon qualifying quests continue for 10 Australians

22 June, 2022
Storm Sanders is among 10 Australian contenders competing in Wimbledon 2022 second-round qualifying matches today.
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Seven Australian women advance in Wimbledon qualifying

22 June, 2022
Seven Australians, including Priscilla Hon, have made a winning start in the Wimbledon 2022 ladies' qualifying singles competition.
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