PLAYER PROFILE
Talia Gibson
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AUSTRALIAN
RANKING
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188
WTA
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- Age19
- 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
Codie George steps into new role with Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team
10 April, 2024
The National Tennis Academy coach is assisting the Australian team in Brisbane this week as an 'orange coach'.
Read moreThe National Tennis Academy coach is assisting the Australian team in Brisbane this week as an 'orange coach'.
Aussie weekly wrap: Australians make promising start to clay-court season
8 April, 2024
Aussie pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson clinched their third doubles title of the season at an ATP 250 tournament in Houston.
Read moreAussie pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson clinched their third doubles title of the season at an ATP 250 tournament in Houston.
Ranking movers: Storm Hunter hits new career-high in singles
1 April, 2024
In-form Australian Storm Hunter rises to a new career-high in the latest WTA Tour singles rankings.
Read moreIn-form Australian Storm Hunter rises to a new career-high in the latest WTA Tour singles rankings.
Aussie weekly wrap: Rising Australians soar to new heights
25 March, 2024
Hayden Jones, Gabriella Da Silva Fick, Talia Gibson and Adam Walton all recorded career-best results this week.
Read moreHayden Jones, Gabriella Da Silva Fick, Talia Gibson and Adam Walton all recorded career-best results this week.
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