PLAYER PROFILE
Gabriela Ruffels
- Age24
- Born14 April 2000
- Birth PlaceFlorida, USA
- LivesMelbourne, Victoria
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachRay Ruffels
- In 13 doubles events between 2011 and 2012, won three tournaments, was a finalist three times, made the semifinals three times and quarterfinals four times
- highlight to date was her triumph at the NSW Medibank Junior Challenge in 2011 with partner Gabby O’Gorman
- Originally from Florida; now resides in Hampton where she attends Hampton Primary School
- ambition is to be the best that she can be by training hard always trying to improve her game
- heroes are Kim Clijsters and Roger Federer
Gabriela Ruffels in the news
Australia finishes fourth at World Junior Tennis Finals
11 August, 2014
Australia has narrowly missed out on third place at the World Junior Tennis Finals after a closely-fought tie against Romania in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
Read moreAustralia has narrowly missed out on third place at the World Junior Tennis Finals after a closely-fought tie against Romania in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
Australia one win from WJT semifinals
6 August, 2014
Australia's girls' team has continued its solid form at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov, winning its second straight tie.
Read moreAustralia's girls' team has continued its solid form at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov, winning its second straight tie.
Australia makes perfect start at WJT finals
5 August, 2014
Australia has stormed to a commanding 3-0 win against Peru in its first match in the girls' event at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
Read moreAustralia has stormed to a commanding 3-0 win against Peru in its first match in the girls' event at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
Australia in World Junior Tennis final
4 August, 2014
Australia will field a strong girls' team at this week's World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
Read moreAustralia will field a strong girls' team at this week's World Junior Tennis Finals in Prostejov, Czech Republic.