
“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
- Qualified for first WTA event in August 2021 and went on to make quarterfinals
- Made top-200 singles debut in March 2022
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
2021 | 212 |
2020 | 275 |
2019 | 372 |
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
Singles draws revealed for Roland Garros 2022

20 May, 2022
Find out who our Australian players meet in their opening-round matches in the second Grand Slam tournament of the season.
Read moreFind out who our Australian players meet in their opening-round matches in the second Grand Slam tournament of the season.
Jason Kubler qualifies at Roland Garros 2022

19 May, 2022
Australian Jason Kubler has earned a coveted main draw spot at Roland Garros 2022.
Read moreAustralian Jason Kubler has earned a coveted main draw spot at Roland Garros 2022.
Kubler, Mendez into final qualifying round at Roland Garros 2022

19 May, 2022
Jason Kubler and Seone Mendez are the last two Australians standing in the Roland Garros 2022 qualifying competition.
Read moreJason Kubler and Seone Mendez are the last two Australians standing in the Roland Garros 2022 qualifying competition.
Aussie hopes continue Roland Garros 2022 qualifying quests

18 May, 2022
Seven Australians, including Jason Kubler and Priscilla Hon, are scheduled to compete on day three of the Roland Garros 2022 qualifying competition.
Read moreSeven Australians, including Jason Kubler and Priscilla Hon, are scheduled to compete on day three of the Roland Garros 2022 qualifying competition.