“I haven’t actually played many at this level, so to even get this far it’s good.”
— Seone Mendez, 30 Oct 2018
» Mendez progresses in Canberra
On court
- Knew at age 13 she was good enough to try becoming a professional player
- In 2011, won the National Optus 12’s & 14’s Spring tournament
- 2011 season ended with a trip to America to compete overseas, adding to her previous appearances in Croatia and France
- Prefers both hard and clay court surfaces
- Thinks her game most close resembles Justine Henin’s
- Says her dream tennis scenario would involve beating Henin in three sets in a French Open final
- Ultimate professional goal is to reach world No.1
Off court
- If not trying to become a professional tennis player, would be studying to become a sport physio and tennis coach
- Her perfect day would involve relaxing, reading and being with family
Year-end singles ranking history
| 2018 | 499 |
| 2017 | 479 |
| 2016 | 850 |
| 2015 | 961 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2019 Antalya ITF, Antalya ITF, Antalya ITF
2018 Palmanova ITF
2017 Hammamet ITF, Hammamet ITF
Seone Mendez in the news
Challenger finals for Smith, Purcell
6 May, 2019
John-Patrick Smith and Max Purcell enjoyed successful weeks on the ATP Challenger circuit, advancing to finals in Mexico and South Korea respectively.
Read moreJohn-Patrick Smith and Max Purcell enjoyed successful weeks on the ATP Challenger circuit, advancing to finals in Mexico and South Korea respectively.
Mendez goes back-to-back in Antalya
1 April, 2019
Australian teenager Seone Mendez has won back-to-back ITF titles in Antalya, Turkey, and has built a 10-match winning streak.
Read moreAustralian teenager Seone Mendez has won back-to-back ITF titles in Antalya, Turkey, and has built a 10-match winning streak.
Woolcock back with upset win
2 January, 2019
Returning from the sidelines after a significant knee injury, Victorian Belinda Woolcock comes from qualifying to defeat seventh-seeded Italian in Playford opener.
Read moreReturning from the sidelines after a significant knee injury, Victorian Belinda Woolcock comes from qualifying to defeat seventh-seeded Italian in Playford opener.
Mendez progresses in Canberra
30 October, 2018
Teenage wildcard Seone Mendez reaches the second round at the Pro Tour event in Canberra, marking the first time she has won a main draw match at an ITF $60,000-level event.
Read moreTeenage wildcard Seone Mendez reaches the second round at the Pro Tour event in Canberra, marking the first time she has won a main draw match at an ITF $60,000-level event.
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