PLAYER PROFILE

Talia Gibson

10
AUSTRALIAN
RANKING
178
WTA
RANKING
  • Age20
  • Born18 June 2004
  • Birth PlacePerth, WA
  • PlaysRight-handed
“Today was up and down. I think that maintaining my focus was the main issue.”

— Talia Gibson, 20 Feb 2020

» Gibson pipped in Perth

On court

  • Introduced to tennis at age five by her mother
  • First international trip for tennis came in 2017, when she was part of a four-week junior tour in Germany
  • Won singles title at 14/u Australian Championships in December 2018
  • Finalist at the 12/u National Grasscourt Championships in Adelaide in 2016
  • Favourite shot is forehand; favourite surface is hard court
  • Goal is to win the Australian Open
  • Inspired by Roger Federer and Serena Williams
  • Made top-200 debut in singles in April 2024

Off court

  • Favourite foods include tacos and cookies & cream icecream
  • Loves going to the beach
  • Named Female Junior Athlete of the Year at the 2019 and 2022 Australian Tennis Awards.

Year-end singles rankings history

2023 301
2022 364

Talia Gibson in the news

Ranking movers: De Minaur’s Wimbledon efforts rewarded with new career-high
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Alex de Minaur of Australia celebrates as he plays against Arthur Fils of France in his Gentlemen's Singles fourth round match during day eight of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 08, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
15 July, 2024

Following his quarterfinal run at Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur rises to world No.6 in the latest ATP Tour singles rankings.
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Aussie weekly wrap: Emotional victories and major breakthroughs
An emotional Alex Bolt celebrates qualifying at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC
1 July, 2024

An incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
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Gadecki achieves lifelong dream by qualifying at Wimbledon 2024
Olivia Gadecki qualifies at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC
28 June, 2024

After completing a successful qualifying campaign, Olivia Gadecki will make her Wimbledon main-draw debut this year.
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Maddison Inglis continues magical qualifying run at Wimbledon 2024
Maddison Inglis. Picture: Tennis Australia
27 June, 2024

Maddison Inglis is one of three Australians to progress to the final round in the Wimbledon 2024 women's qualifying singles competition.
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