PLAYER PROFILE
Jake Dembo
- LivesPerth, Western Australia, Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
ON-COURT
- Started playing tennis at age five
- At 13, became the youngest-ever competitor in the Tennis West State League
- Trains at the National Tennis Academy in Brisbane
- Represented Australia in the 2023 Junior Davis Cup competition
- Played in the inaugural 14-and-under boys’ singles competition at Wimbledon 2022
- Describes his game style as an aggressive counterpuncher
- If he could steal any stroke from another player, would take Nick Kyrgios’ serve
- Long-term goal is to be top-100 player and compete at all four Grand Slams
- Dream is to become world’s No.1 player
OFF-COURT
- Lists Rafael Nadal as his biggest inspiration – “I just love the way he competes and just fights for every point”
- Enjoys playing golf and Xbox
Jake Dembo in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: O’Connell among multiple Australian title winners
16 September, 2024
Chris O'Connell triumphed at an ATP Challenger tournament in China this week, as many other Australian players posted incredible results across the world.
Read moreChris O'Connell triumphed at an ATP Challenger tournament in China this week, as many other Australian players posted incredible results across the world.
Aussie weekly wrap: Cruz Hewitt collects second consecutive ITF junior singles title
19 August, 2024
With strong performances on the ITF world junior tour, the 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt is proving one to watch.
Read moreWith strong performances on the ITF world junior tour, the 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt is proving one to watch.
Junior ranking movers: Five Australians inside the world’s top 10
30 April, 2024
Hayden Jones is one of five Australian juniors currently ranked inside the world's top 10 across their sections.
Read moreHayden Jones is one of five Australian juniors currently ranked inside the world's top 10 across their sections.
Aussie weekly wrap: 10 Australians win professional titles
17 September, 2023
Astra Sharma was among 10 Australian title winners on the professional tours this week.
Read moreAstra Sharma was among 10 Australian title winners on the professional tours this week.