![BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Lily Taylor at the National Tennis Academy, Brisbane, 5th August, 2022. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT, Tennis Australia/Bradley Kanaris Photography (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/ Tennis Australia)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/91047-287x465.jpg)
PLAYER PROFILE
Lily Taylor
- Age18
- Born 2 September 2006
- Birth PlaceLondon, UK
- LivesBrisbane, Queensland
- Height176 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
ON-COURT
- Started playing aged four at Remar Tennis Academy
- Father, Gabriel, was her first coach
- Won 14 and under Australian Clay-court Championships in both singles and doubles in 2021
- Won two ITF World Junior Tour singles titles and two doubles titles during 2021
- Loves “that tennis is an individual sport, so you can’t hide behind a team, but you can also stand out by yourself”
- Favourite shot is a down-the-line backhand
- Favourite player is Aryna Sabalenka
- Dream is to win the Australian Open
OFF-COURT
- Parents are Gabriel and Donna. Names them as her biggest influences because “they have taught me my morals and how to act”
- Has two younger sisters, Ava and Cleo
- Nickname is ‘Lils’
- Favourite foods are pork buns and hot cinnamon donuts
- Favourite musicians are Eminem and Olivia Rodrigo
- Favourite film is Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
- Enjoys writing in her spare time
- Female Junior Athlete of the Year finalist at 2021 Australian Tennis Awards
Lily Taylor in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: Birrell scores top-100 victory to claim ITF title in Japan
![Kimberly Birrell celebrates winning an ITF 75 title in Japan. Kimberly Birrell celebrates winning an ITF 75 title in Japan.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1450-700x450.jpg)
13 May, 2024
Australian Kimberly Birrell dropped only a single set during an impressive run at an ITF 75 tournament in Fukuoka this week.
Read moreAustralian Kimberly Birrell dropped only a single set during an impressive run at an ITF 75 tournament in Fukuoka this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Teen talents shining on the world stage
![Aussie teens Maya Joint, Hayden Jones and Alana Subasic have all started the 2024 season strongly. Aussie teens Maya Joint, Hayden Jones and Alana Subasic have all started the 2024 season strongly.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AWW-110324-700x450.jpg)
11 March, 2024
Aussie teens Maya Joint, Hayden Jones and Alana Subasic have all started the 2024 season strongly.
Read moreAussie teens Maya Joint, Hayden Jones and Alana Subasic have all started the 2024 season strongly.
Aussie qualifier Alana Subasic living out dream at Australian Open 2024
![Alana Subasic in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia Alana Subasic in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/220944-700x450.jpg)
21 January, 2024
Alana Subasic, a 16-year-old from Sydney, scored a breakthrough victory today in the Australian Open Junior Championships.
Read moreAlana Subasic, a 16-year-old from Sydney, scored a breakthrough victory today in the Australian Open Junior Championships.
De Minaur eyeing quarterfinal spot at Australian Open 2024
![Alex de Minaur at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia Alex de Minaur at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/216746-700x450.jpg)
20 January, 2024
Alex de Minaur is among 25 Aussies scheduled to compete on day eight at Australian Open 2024.
Read moreAlex de Minaur is among 25 Aussies scheduled to compete on day eight at Australian Open 2024.