PLAYER PROFILE
Philip Sekulic
- Age20
- Born 5 September 2003
- LivesBrisbane, Queensland
- Height191 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachMark Draper
ON COURT
- Started playing tennis aged three
- Lists claycourt as his favourite surface
- Proudest moment in his career is his first-round qualifying win at the 2022 Australian Open
- Peaked at world No.22 in ITF World Junior Tour rankings in December 2021
- Named Male Junior Athlete of the Year at the 2021 Australian Tennis Awards
- Recorded a 33-12 win-loss record in ITF World Junior Tour matches in 2021, winning titles in Germany, Hungary, Poland and Spain
- Made Grand Slam debuts at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open junior events in 2021
- Reached back-to-back ITF Future finals (in India) in his first professional tournaments in late 2021
Off Court
- Names his father as his biggest influence and support system
- Says best advice he would give young players is “enjoy playing, enjoy competing and not worry too much about results”
- Likes to watch and play basketball in his spare time, as well as play video games and go to the gym with friends
- Dream doubles partner is Nick Kyrgios
Philip Sekulic in the news
Ranking movers: Persistence pays as Ebden, Thompson achieve new peaks
26 February, 2024
Matt Ebden rises to world No.1 in the latest ATP Tour doubles rankings, while Jordan Thompson soars to a career-best No.32 in singles.
Read moreMatt Ebden rises to world No.1 in the latest ATP Tour doubles rankings, while Jordan Thompson soars to a career-best No.32 in singles.
Millman makes winning start in Australian Open 2024 farewell
10 January, 2024
The retiring John Millman was among four Aussies to score opening-round wins today in the Australian Open 2024 men's qualifying singles competition.
Read moreThe retiring John Millman was among four Aussies to score opening-round wins today in the Australian Open 2024 men's qualifying singles competition.
Sweeny scores first-round qualifying win at Australian Open 2024
9 January, 2024
Aussie wildcard Dane Sweeny sails into the second round of the Australian Open 2024 men's qualifying singles competition.
Read moreAussie wildcard Dane Sweeny sails into the second round of the Australian Open 2024 men's qualifying singles competition.
Strong Aussie contingent ready for Australian Open 2024 qualifying
7 January, 2024
Storm Hunter, John Millman and Arina Rodionova are among 25 Aussie players contesting the Australian Open 2024 qualifying competitions.
Read moreStorm Hunter, John Millman and Arina Rodionova are among 25 Aussie players contesting the Australian Open 2024 qualifying competitions.