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PLAYER PROFILE
Connor McEvoy
- LivesSunshine Coast, Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachHeath Denmen
- Started playing tennis aged four
- Was inspired to start playing by his Dad, who played in Maroochydore. “I went there, had a hit and fell in love with the sport,” he says.
- Represented Queensland in the 15-and-under Australian Team Championships in July 2023
- Competed in Europe during 2022 and 2023 as part of Tennis Australia junior tours
- Took part in inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in September 2023
- Lists hard courts as his favourite surface
- Long-term goal is “to become a professional tennis player, get into the top 100 in the world, play all the Grand Slams and do really well.”
- Names Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur as his favourite players to watch
- Says his game most resembles Alex de Minaur’s style
- Favourite school subjects are English and maths
- Can play the piano and guitar
Connor McEvoy in the news
McEvoy crowned 2023 champion at 14/u Australian Junior Tour Masters
![Connor McEvoy celebrates winning the 14/u Australian Junior Tour Masters at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia Connor McEvoy celebrates winning the 14/u Australian Junior Tour Masters at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/173902-700x450.jpg)
8 December, 2023
Queensland's Connor McEvoy won the 14-and-under boys' singles and doubles titles at the 2023 December Showdown.
Read moreQueensland's Connor McEvoy won the 14-and-under boys' singles and doubles titles at the 2023 December Showdown.
Komorowski charges into 14/u Australian Junior Tour Masters singles final
![2023 DECEMBER SHOWDOWN Brooke Komorowski in the 14u championships at the 2023 December Showdown at Melbourne Park on Monday, December 4, 2023. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ AARON FRANCIS](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/173540-700x450.jpg)
7 December, 2023
Brooke Komorowski from New South Wales is through to the 14/u girls' singles final at the 2023 December Showdown.
Read moreBrooke Komorowski from New South Wales is through to the 14/u girls' singles final at the 2023 December Showdown.
McEvoy charges into semifinals at 14/u Australian Junior Tour Masters
![Connor McEvoy in action at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia Connor McEvoy in action at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/173653-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2023
Queensland's Connor McEvoy is through to the 14/u boys' singles and doubles semifinals at the 2023 December Showdown.
Read moreQueensland's Connor McEvoy is through to the 14/u boys' singles and doubles semifinals at the 2023 December Showdown.
Aussie weekly wrap: Tomljanovic captures biggest singles title of her career
![Ajla Tomljanovic celebrates her title victory in Brazil. Ajla Tomljanovic celebrates her title victory in Brazil.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-19-700x450.png)
26 November, 2023
Australian Ajla Tomljanovic had a week to remember, winning her first singles title in more than 10 years at a WTA 125 tournament in Brazil.
Read moreAustralian Ajla Tomljanovic had a week to remember, winning her first singles title in more than 10 years at a WTA 125 tournament in Brazil.