Lizette Cabrera

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Australia

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I'm loving every minute of it. All the ups and downs. I'm so grateful to be doing what I'm doing.

Lizette Cabrera, 15 Apr 2020
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Biography

On Court

  • realised at age 12 she was good enough to pursue a professional career
  • alongside fellow junior Priscilla Hon, won the Optus 14s Championships in 2011
  • looks forward to the Australian Open every year because she gets to watch Rafael Nadal – her tennis hero – play
  • favourite shot is her two-handed backhand
  • feels her game most closely resembles Eugenie Bouchard’s
  • the toughest opponent she has ever faced is Bethanie Mattek-Sands
  • dream tennis scenario would be beating Serena Williams on Rod Laver Arena in an Australian Open final
  • professional goals are to win a Grand Slam and reach world No.1
  • had a break out year in 2016, improving her world ranking by 806 places and collecting two pro titles
  • made WTA debut in 2017 in Brisbane
  • made Grand Slam debut in 2017 at the Australian Open
  • Advanced to her first tour-level quarterfinal in Guangzhou, China at age 19
  • reached Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles quarterfinals with John-Patrick Smith

Off Court

  • the best advice she’s received is to work hard, always have a good attitude and not to forget that it’s a long journey
  • her perfect day would see her spending time at the beach with her friends and family
  • loves dancing, and would have tried to be a professional dancer if not a tennis player

Statistics

Key statistics

Age27
Born19 December 1997
Birth PlaceQueensland, Australia
LivesBrisbane, Australia
Height164 cm
PlaysRight-handed

Year-end singles ranking history

YearAustralian ranking
2023281
2022296
2021172
2020140
2019131
2018230
2017135
2016256
20151062
20141243
2012795

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