Australian Female Tennis Players: Top 10 Famous Players

Australian female tennis players have a long history of success and excellence. From the legendary Evonne Goolagong Cawley to current stars like Ashleigh Barty, these women have achieved greatness on the court and become role models for aspiring young players worldwide.

In this article, Pro Tennis News Today will take a closer look at some of the most famous Australian women’s tennis players of all time, highlighting their achievements, contributions to the sport, and impact on the world of tennis.

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Top Australian Female Tennis Players

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Australian female tennis players have dominated the international tennis circuit for decades, with a rich history of success in both singles and doubles competitions. From Grand Slam champions to Olympic medalists, these women have showcased their exceptional talent and perseverance on the court. In this section, we’ll explore the top Australian female tennis players of all time, their accomplishments, and what makes them stand out in tennis.

1. Margaret Court

Margaret Court is considered the greatest female tennis player of all time. Court won 24 in singles, 19 in doubles, and 21 in mixed doubles. She is the only player to have won a calendar-year Grand Slam in both singles and mixed doubles. Margaret Court was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979.

Born: July 16, 1942
Place of Birth: Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Current Residence: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1960-1977
Achievements: 64 Grand Slam titles, 5-time year-end World No. 1 in singles
Awards: Australian of the Year (1991)

2. Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Evonne Goolagong Cawley is a former world No. 1 tennis player who won 14 Grand Slam titles. Goolagong Cawley had the first Indigenous Australian to win a Grand Slam title, winning seven in singles and seven in doubles. Goolagong Cawley was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1988.

Born: July 31, 1951
Place of Birth: Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
Current Residence: Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1970-1983
Achievements: 14 Grand Slam titles, 2-time year-end World No. 1 in singles
Awards: Australian of the Year (1971), Officer of the Order of Australia (1982)

3. Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty is the world’s No. 1 tennis player, winning 14 career singles titles, including the 2019 French Open. She is known for her versatile playing style and is one of the most popular players on the WTA tour. Barty was awarded the Newcombe Medal in 2017 to the most outstanding Australian tennis player of the year.

Born: April 24, 1996
Place of Birth: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Current Residence: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 2010-present
Achievements: 14 career singles titles, 2019 French Open champion, 2020 WTA Player of the Year
Awards: Newcombe Medal (2017, 2018, 2019), Young Australian of the Year (2020)

4. Daphne Akhurst

Daphne Akhurst was an Australian tennis player who dominated the women’s game in the 1920s. She won the Australian Open five times, including four consecutive titles from 1925 to 1928, and was the first Australian woman to win Wimbledon in 1925.

Born: April 22, 1903
Place of Birth: Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia
Died: January 9, 1933 (aged 29)
Place of Death: Mosman, New South Wales, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1922-1930
Achievements: 5-time Australian Open champion, 1-time Wimbledon champion
Awards: None

Daphne Akhurst showed an early aptitude for tennis and began playing competitively at 15. In 1922, she won her first national title, the Australian Women’s Championship, and continued dominating the women’s game in Australia for several years.

5. Samantha Stosur

Samantha Stosur is a former world No. 4 tennis player who has won nine career singles titles and 38 doubles titles, including three Grand Slam doubles titles and one Grand Slam singles title. She is known for her powerful serve and forehand and is a popular player on the WTA tour.

Born: March 30, 1984
Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Current Residence: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1999-present
Achievements: 9 career singles titles, 3 Grand Slam doubles titles, 1 Grand Slam singles title
Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia (2019)

6. Alicia Molik

Alicia Molik is a retired Australian tennis player who won five career singles and six doubles titles. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world in singles and was a member of Australia’s Fed Cup team that won the title in 2003.

Born: January 27, 1981
Place of Birth: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1998-2008
Achievements: 5 career singles titles, 6 doubles titles, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist in singles
Awards: Australian Institute of Sport Athlete of the Year (2004)

7. Kerry Reid

Kerry Reid is a former Australian tennis player who won seven Grand Slam titles, including one in singles, four in doubles, and two in mixed doubles. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 5 in the world in singles.

Born: August 7, 1947
Place of Birth: Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1966-1985
Achievements: 7 Grand Slam titles, 1977 Australian Open singles champion
Awards: International Tennis Hall of Fame (2013)

8. Wendy Turnbull

Wendy Turnbull is a former Australian tennis player who won nine Grand Slam titles, including one in singles, four in doubles, and four in mixed doubles. Wendy reached a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world in singles and was International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1997.

Born: November 26, 1952
Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1975-1989
Achievements: 9 Grand Slam titles, 1980 Australian Open singles champion
Awards: International Tennis Hall of Fame (1997)

9. Jelena Dokic

Jelena Dokic is a former Australian tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world in singles. She won six career singles titles and two doubles titles and was a semifinalist at Wimbledon in 2000.

Born: April 12, 1983
Place of Birth: Osijek, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia (now Croatia)
Current Residence: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 1998-2014
Achievements: 6 career singles titles, semifinalist at Wimbledon (2000)
Awards: Australian Institute of Sport Athlete of the Year (2000)

10. Casey Dellacqua

Casey Dellacqua is a retired Australian tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 26 in the world in singles and No. 3 in doubles. She won 1 career singles title and 10 doubles titles, including 3 Grand Slam doubles titles.

Born: February 11, 1985
Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Current Residence: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Year of Professional Competition: 2002-2018
Achievements: 1 career singles title, 10 doubles titles including 3 Grand Slam doubles titles
Awards: WTA Comeback Player of the Year (2014)

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Other Australian Women’s Tennis Players

Ajla Tomljanovic	Hana Mandlikova	Lizette Cabrera
Anastasia Rodionova	Helen Gourlay	Michelle Jaggard-Lai
Arina Rodionova	Isabella Holland	Monika Wejnert
Chris O’Neil	Isabelle Wallace	Monique Adamczak
Christina Wheeler	Jade Hopper	Naiktha Bains
Daniela Di Toro	Jarmila Gajdosova	Nicole Bradtke
Daria Gavrilova	Jessica Moore	Nicole Pratt
Debbie Freeman	Johanna Konta	Olivia Rogowska
Destanee Aiava	Judy Tegart	Rennae Stubbs
Dianne Fromholtz	Julia Moriarty	Robyn Ebbern
Elizabeth Smylie	Kerry Harris	Sacha Jones
Ellen Perez	Laura Robson	Sara Tomic
Evie Dominikovic	Lesley Hunt	Sophie Ferguson
Gail Chanfreau	Lesley Turner Bowrey

In conclusion, Australian female tennis players have significantly impacted the sport throughout the years. From Daphne Akhurst to Ashleigh Barty, these athletes have inspired countless fans with their talent, hard work, and dedication to their craft. Their achievements and contributions to the sport have earned them recognition in Australia and worldwide. The legacy of these players continues to inspire future generations of tennis players, and we look forward to seeing more talented athletes from Australia in the years to come.