“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 15K ITF, Antalya 15K ITF, Antalya 15K ITF, Prokuplje 15K ITF, Prokuplje 15K ITF, Tabarka 15K ITF, Naples 25K ITF
2018 Palmanova 15K ITF
2017 Hammamet 15K ITF, Hammamet 15K ITF
Finals
2019 Santa Margherita Di Pula 25K ITF
Seone Mendez in the news
Biggest movers: Australian women soar in 2019 rankings
14 November, 2019
In a banner season for Australian women's tennis, 14 of our players enjoyed significant rankings rises to end 2019 in a far higher position than one year earlier.
Read moreIn a banner season for Australian women's tennis, 14 of our players enjoyed significant rankings rises to end 2019 in a far higher position than one year earlier.
Biggest movers: Cabrera, Myers make gains
1 October, 2019
Darwin Pro Tour finalists Lizette Cabrera and Abbie Myers make big gains in this week's WTA rankings while Thanasi Kokkinakis was rewarded for his trip to the final at the…
Read moreDarwin Pro Tour finalists Lizette Cabrera and Abbie Myers make big gains in this week's WTA rankings while Thanasi Kokkinakis was rewarded for his trip to the final at the…
Hijikata wins first pro title, Millman triumphant
23 September, 2019
Australian teenager Rinky Hijikata wins his first ITF professional title in Arkansas while John Millman wins the ATP Challenger trophy in Kaohsiung.
Read moreAustralian teenager Rinky Hijikata wins his first ITF professional title in Arkansas while John Millman wins the ATP Challenger trophy in Kaohsiung.
Biggest movers: Hives cracks world’s top 150
17 September, 2019
Zoe Hives' breakout 2019 continues, with the Victorian rising to a career-high ranking of world No.150 in the latest WTA rankings.
Read moreZoe Hives' breakout 2019 continues, with the Victorian rising to a career-high ranking of world No.150 in the latest WTA rankings.
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