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PLAYER PROFILE
Philip Sekulic
- Age20
- Born 5 September 2003
- LivesBrisbane, Queensland
- Height191 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachMark Draper
ON COURT
- Started playing tennis aged three
- Lists claycourt as his favourite surface
- Proudest moment in his career is his first-round qualifying win at the 2022 Australian Open
- Peaked at world No.22 in ITF World Junior Tour rankings in December 2021
- Named Male Junior Athlete of the Year at the 2021 Australian Tennis Awards
- Recorded a 33-12 win-loss record in ITF World Junior Tour matches in 2021, winning titles in Germany, Hungary, Poland and Spain
- Made Grand Slam debuts at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open junior events in 2021
- Reached back-to-back ITF Future finals (in India) in his first professional tournaments in late 2021
Off Court
- Names his father as his biggest influence and support system
- Says best advice he would give young players is “enjoy playing, enjoy competing and not worry too much about results”
- Likes to watch and play basketball in his spare time, as well as play video games and go to the gym with friends
- Dream doubles partner is Nick Kyrgios
Philip Sekulic in the news
Ranking movers: De Minaur’s Wimbledon efforts rewarded with new career-high
![Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Alex de Minaur of Australia celebrates as he plays against Arthur Fils of France in his Gentlemen's Singles fourth round match during day eight of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 08, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2161161949-700x450.jpg)
15 July, 2024
Following his quarterfinal run at Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur rises to world No.6 in the latest ATP Tour singles rankings.
Read moreFollowing his quarterfinal run at Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur rises to world No.6 in the latest ATP Tour singles rankings.
Aussie weekly wrap: Resurgent Fourlis among multiple title winners
![Jaimee Fourlis in action. Picture: Tennis Australia Jaimee Fourlis in action. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/196205-700x450.jpg)
8 July, 2024
Jaimee Fourlis returned to form with an impressive title-winning run in singles at an ITF tournament in the Netherlands this week.
Read moreJaimee Fourlis returned to form with an impressive title-winning run in singles at an ITF tournament in the Netherlands this week.
Bolt makes the most of late call-up into Wimbledon 2024 qualifying draw
![Alex Bolt in action. Picture: Getty Images LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Alex Bolt of Australia stretches to plays a backhand in his Men's Singles First Round match against Filip Krajinovic of Serbia during Day Two of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-1326146761-700x450.jpg)
25 June, 2024
Alex Bolt charges into the second round after sneaking into the Wimbledon 2024 men's qualifying singles draw as an alternate.
Read moreAlex Bolt charges into the second round after sneaking into the Wimbledon 2024 men's qualifying singles draw as an alternate.
Seven Australian men set to contest qualifying at Wimbledon 2024
![Li Tu, Omar Jasika, Philip Sekulic and Tristan Schoolkate will all contest Wimbledon qualifying for the first time this year. Li Tu, Omar Jasika, Philip Sekulic and Tristan Schoolkate will all contest Wimbledon qualifying for the first time this year.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WQM-24-v2-700x450.jpg)
24 June, 2024
Australians Li Tu, Omar Jasika, Philip Sekulic and Tristan Schoolkate are all set to compete in the Wimbledon qualifying competition for the first time.
Read moreAustralians Li Tu, Omar Jasika, Philip Sekulic and Tristan Schoolkate are all set to compete in the Wimbledon qualifying competition for the first time.