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PLAYER PROFILE
Joey Swaysland
- Age31
- Born11 April 1993
- Birth PlaceWagga Wagga, New South Wales
- LivesWagga Wagga, New South Wales
- Height185 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachMichael Tebbutt, Wally Masur and Sandon Stolle
- Pro Since2009
On court
- introduction to tennis came when his mum, Jenny, a dental assistant, would have a hit with him after she finished work
- became a Junior Davis Cup winner in 2009 when he teamed with Jason Kubler and Luke Saville to take out the final in Mexico
- showed strong form later that year during the December Showdown, making the quarterfinals of the Optus 18s Australian Championships and the semifinals of the Optus 16s
- in January 2010, made his Australian Open debut, going down to ninth seed Filip Horansky in the second round.
- member of the AIS Pro Tour Program in 2010
- wants to continue improving so that he can fulfil his ambitions of winning all the Grand Slams, become world No.1 and representing Australia in Davis Cup
- captured his first title at the Margaret Court Cup
- admires Lleyton Hewitt “because he is so tough and is the best fighter ever”
Off court
- enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, cricket and hockey
- father is Rick, a motor mechanic, and he has two sisters, Samantha and Jessica
Joey Swaysland in the news
Shepparton to host 2015 Junior Davis and Fed Cups
![Australia's Junior Davis Cup team of (L-R) Oliver Anderson, Max Purcell, Alex De Minaur and captain Jarrad Bunt at the 2014 Asia/Oceania qualifying event in Kuching, Malaysia Australia's Junior Davis Cup team of (L-R) Oliver Anderson, Max Purcell, Alex De Minaur and captain Jarrad Bunt at the 2014 Asia/Oceania qualifying event in Kuching, Malaysia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Australian-Junior-Davis-Cup-team-700x450.jpg)
24 July, 2014
Shepparton will host next year’s Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup final qualifying tie from 8-13 April 2015 at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Association and Tatura Lawn…
Read moreShepparton will host next year’s Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup final qualifying tie from 8-13 April 2015 at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Association and Tatura Lawn…
Juniors on day 9 of Australian Open
![Joey Swaysland serves during his second match match at the 2011 Australian Open juniors' tournament. Joey Swaysland serves during his second match match at the 2011 Australian Open juniors' tournament.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wjoey-swaysland-700x450.jpg)
25 January, 2011
Aussies are in action today at the 2011 Australian Open Juniors tournament.
View photosAussies are in action today at the 2011 Australian Open Juniors tournament.