![Lizette Cabrera](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cabrera-287x465.jpg)
“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: In-form Australians excelling on grass
![AWW 240624 Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all posted career-best results on grass this week.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AWW-240624-700x450.jpg)
24 June, 2024
With breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Read moreWith breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Australian women making mark on the world stage
![Kaylah McPhee, Talia Gibson and Petra Hule all featured in ITF finals this week. Kaylah McPhee, Talia Gibson and Petra Hule all featured in ITF finals this week.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AWW-030624-700x450.jpg)
3 June, 2024
Rising Australians Kaylah McPhee, Talia Gibson and Petra Hule all featured in finals at ITF World Tour events this week.
Read moreRising Australians Kaylah McPhee, Talia Gibson and Petra Hule all featured in finals at ITF World Tour events this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Emerson Jones clinches big junior title in Italy
![Emerson Jones in action. Emerson Jones in action.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Emerson-Jones-e1716749386844-700x450.jpg)
27 May, 2024
Rising star Emerson Jones was one of many Australians posting impressive results at tournaments across the world this week.
Read moreRising star Emerson Jones was one of many Australians posting impressive results at tournaments across the world this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Kokkinakis returns to winners’ circle
![Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched his sixth career ATP Challenger singles title this week, Thanasi Kokkinakis clinched his sixth career ATP Challenger singles title this week,](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kokkinakis-Chall-700x450.jpg)
15 April, 2024
Thanasi Kokkinakis soars back into the world's top 100 after clinching an ATP Challenger singles title in America.
Read moreThanasi Kokkinakis soars back into the world's top 100 after clinching an ATP Challenger singles title in America.