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PLAYER PROFILE
Casey Hoole
- Age21
- Born28 February 2003
- Birth PlaceBrisbane, Queensland
- PlaysRight-handed
ON COURT
- Represented Australia at the Longines Future Tennis Aces event in Paris in 2015
- Reached the final of the 2017 14/u Australian Championships
- First started tennis lessons aged 10
- Favourite shot is his backhand down-the-line.
OFF COURT
- Tennis (and golf) is in his blood; his uncle is former Australian tennis and golf pro Scott Draper
- Was lucky enough to toss the coin for Roger Federer’s 2013 semifinal showdown with Andy Murray at the Australian Open
- Favourite players are Rafael Nadal and Lleyton Hewitt because of their mental strength
- His goal in tennis is to do the best that he can, and hopefully become No.1 in the world.
Casey Hoole in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: Australians start the 2024 season in style
![Jordan Thompson in action at Brisbane International 2024. Picture: Getty Images Jordan Thompson in action at Brisbane International 2024. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1904132949-700x450.jpg)
7 January, 2024
Australian Jordan Thompson advanced to his first ATP-level hard-court semifinal at this week's Brisbane International.
Read moreAustralian Jordan Thompson advanced to his first ATP-level hard-court semifinal at this week's Brisbane International.
Fields set for the 2023 December Showdown
![Lily Taylor in action. Picture: Tennis Australia Lily Taylor in action. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/141296-700x450.jpg)
22 November, 2023
Many of Australia's top-ranked junior players will compete at the annual December Showdown at Melbourne Park next month.
Read moreMany of Australia's top-ranked junior players will compete at the annual December Showdown at Melbourne Park next month.
Australians shine on world stage, with six players winning titles this week
![Alexei Popyrin. Picture: Getty Images Alexei Popyrin. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1489425497-700x450.jpg)
31 July, 2023
Twelve Australian players contested finals, across both singles and doubles, at professional tournaments this week.
Read moreTwelve Australian players contested finals, across both singles and doubles, at professional tournaments this week.
Resurgent Luke Saville wins Caloundra International title
![Luke Saville with his Caloundra International title. Picture: Tennis Queensland Luke Saville with his Caloundra International title. Picture: Tennis Queensland](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_1328-700x450.jpg)
31 July, 2023
Luke Saville has continued his impressive form on the Australian Pro Tour, winning his 10th career ITF singles title.
Read moreLuke Saville has continued his impressive form on the Australian Pro Tour, winning his 10th career ITF singles title.