PLAYER PROFILE
Jacob Grills
- Age29
- Born18 June 1995
- Birth PlaceVictoria, Australia
- LivesVictoria, Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachWayne Arthurs
“I chose to go overseas after the Australian ATP Challengers which was a bit of a gamble but fortunately I won a few matches.”
— Jacob Grills, 28 Mar 2019
» Grills passes Mornington test
On court
- first realised at age 13 that he was good enough to pursue a professional career
- in 2011, won the Gosford Junior International
- won the 16s boys doubles event at the Optus Australian Championships
- favourite player is Roger Federer
- ideal mixed doubles partner would be Samantha Harris
- names Albert Ramos as the toughest opponent he’s faced
- dream tennis scenario would be to face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena
- professional goals are to crack the top 100 and play Davis Cup
Off court
- if not a tennis player, he would be an Australian Rules footballer or soccer player
Year-end singles ranking history
2021 | 683 |
2020 | 492 |
2019 | 453 |
2018 | 455 |
2017 | 577 |
2016 | 1026 |
2015 | 529 |
2014 | 770 |
2013 | 880 |
2012 | 1105 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2018 Cairns F5 ITF
2015 Thailand F3 ITF
Finals
2019 Portugal ITF, Portugal ITF, Toowoomba ITF
2017 Hong Kong F2 ITF, Hong Kong F3 ITF
2016 Vietnam F3 ITF
Jacob Grills in the news
Rising stars take the court in Traralgon and Bendigo
2 January, 2022
Rising Australians are aiming to follow in the footsteps of champions including Ash Barty, John Millman and Jordan Thompson in Traralgon and Bendigo.
Read moreRising Australians are aiming to follow in the footsteps of champions including Ash Barty, John Millman and Jordan Thompson in Traralgon and Bendigo.
UTR Pro Tennis Series update: Title wins and impressive streaks
24 November, 2020
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Storm Sanders have claimed the latest UTR Pro Tennis Series titles in Melbourne.
Read moreThanasi Kokkinakis and Storm Sanders have claimed the latest UTR Pro Tennis Series titles in Melbourne.
Biggest movers: Duckworth, Bolt enjoy rises
11 February, 2020
James Duckworth moves to within one spot of his career-high ranking after his first ATP semifinal last week, while Alex Bolt makes a big jump after his exploits in Launceston.
Read moreJames Duckworth moves to within one spot of his career-high ranking after his first ATP semifinal last week, while Alex Bolt makes a big jump after his exploits in Launceston.
Kubler back in winner’s circle
27 January, 2020
Queenslander Jason Kubler looks to revive his career once again with an opening round win at the ATP Challenger event in Burnie.
Read moreQueenslander Jason Kubler looks to revive his career once again with an opening round win at the ATP Challenger event in Burnie.