PLAYER PROFILE
Nicole Kriz
- Age40
- Born13 December 1983
- Birth PlaceSydney, New South Wales
- LivesPanania, New South Wales
- Height164 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachGreg Perkins
Nicole Kriz comes from good sporting stock – her Dad, Mike, played ice hockey and soccer for Czechoslovakia and her older sister, Michelle, was once ranked Australia’s No.2 figure skater – so it was almost inevitable that Nicole would become an athlete.
Her love of tennis stemmed from watching her dad, and mum, Seija, play socially. Bored by sitting on the sidelines, she took up the game at age six.
By the time she was 15, Nicole was Australia’s No.1 ranked junior and was representing NSW in team tennis.
Her favourite aspect of playing tennis is the thrill of the competition and playing in big matches. When she’s not on court, Nicole enjoys shopping, playing golf and Australian Rules, catching up with friends and going to the movies.
Nicole Kriz in the news
Australians feeling at home during qualifying at Wimbledon 2024
27 June, 2024
Australia boasts one of the strongest presences among the 36 different nations represented in the final qualifying round at Wimbledon 2024.
Read moreAustralia boasts one of the strongest presences among the 36 different nations represented in the final qualifying round at Wimbledon 2024.
Nicole Kriz: Excited to “make a difference” at National Tennis Academy
8 March, 2024
On International Women’s Day, Nicole Kriz, the newly appointed Director at Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy, reflects on her journey in the sport.
Read moreOn International Women’s Day, Nicole Kriz, the newly appointed Director at Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy, reflects on her journey in the sport.
Holistic development focus at Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy
26 July, 2023
The rising stars of Australian tennis are honing their skills, both on and off the court, through Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy.
Read moreThe rising stars of Australian tennis are honing their skills, both on and off the court, through Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy.
Australian juniors qualify for international world finals
4 May, 2022
Australian teams have qualified for the Junior Davis Cup, Junior Billie Jean King Cup and World Junior Tennis finals later this year.
Read moreAustralian teams have qualified for the Junior Davis Cup, Junior Billie Jean King Cup and World Junior Tennis finals later this year.