PLAYER PROFILE

Lizette Cabrera

  • Age27
  • Born19 December 1997
  • Birth PlaceQueensland, Australia
  • LivesBrisbane, Australia
  • Height164 cm
  • PlaysRight-handed
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“I'm loving every minute of it. All the ups and downs. I'm so grateful to be doing what I'm doing.” ”

— Lizette Cabrera, 15 Apr 2020

» Getting to know: Lizette Cabrera

On court

  • realised at age 12 she was good enough to pursue a professional career
  • alongside fellow junior Priscilla Hon, won the Optus 14s Championships in 2011
  • looks forward to the Australian Open every year because she gets to watch Rafael Nadal – her tennis hero – play
  • favourite shot is her two-handed backhand
  • feels her game most closely resembles Eugenie Bouchard’s
  • the toughest opponent she has ever faced is Bethanie Mattek-Sands
  • dream tennis scenario would be beating Serena Williams on Rod Laver Arena in an Australian Open final
  • professional goals are to win a Grand Slam and reach world No.1
  • had a break out year in 2016, improving her world ranking by 806 places and collecting two pro titles
  • made WTA debut in 2017 in Brisbane
  • made Grand Slam debut in 2017 at the Australian Open
  • Advanced to her first tour-level quarterfinal in Guangzhou, China at age 19
  • reached Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles quarterfinals with John-Patrick Smith

Off court

  • the best advice she’s received is to work hard, always have a good attitude and not to forget that it’s a long journey
  • her perfect day would see her spending time at the beach with her friends and family
  • loves dancing, and would have tried to be a professional dancer if not a tennis player

Year-end ranking history

2023 281
2022 296
2021 172
2020 140
2019 131
2018 230
2017 135
2016 256
2015 1062
2014 1243
2012 795

Lizette Cabrera in the news

Aussie Weekly Wrap: Australia’s newest stars shine in Canberra
Rhiannon
24 March, 2025

Renee Alame, Rianna Alame and Ava Beck walked away from the ITF J100 tournament in Canberra as champions this week, headlining a strong week for the Aussies around the world.
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Cabrera completes Pro Tour three-peat, Ellis excels in Swan Hill
Lizette Cabrera and Blake Ellis (Tennis Australia)
24 March, 2025

Lizette Cabrera continued her Pro tour stranglehold with a third-straight title, while Blake Ellis claimed his first ITF crown since November 2024.
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Aussie Weekly Wrap: Hon on a roll in 2025
Priscilla Hon (Getty Images)
17 March, 2025

Priscilla Hon's second title of 2025 leads a series of impressive results from Australians on tour this week.
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Mildura: Cabrera extends winning streak, Jasika adds another Pro Tour crown
Lizette Cabrera and Omar Jasika (Tennis Australia)
17 March, 2025

Lizette Cabrera and Omar Jasika claimed honours at the Mildura International in the first grass-court event of the 2025 Australian Pro Tour season.
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