![BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Zach Viala poses for a photo 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/2018/12/91072-287x465.jpg)
PLAYER PROFILE
Zachary Viiala
- Age19
- Born10 October 2005
- Birth PlacePerth, Western Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
ON COURT
- Represented Australia at the 2018 Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament in Paris
- Champion at the 2017 12/u Australian Claycourt Championships
- Reached the final of the 12/u Australian Championships during the December Showdown of 2017
OFF COURT
- Grew up playing tennis at the Dalkeith Tennis Club in Perth
- Loves playing tennis because of the chance to test himself against talented players from around the world
- First took up tennis aged three
- Also loves to play cricket and basketball, as well as watch movies
- Favourite player is Roger Federer
Zachary Viiala in the news
Leading Aussie teens contesting Australian Pro Tour event in Queensland
![Zara Larke in action. Picture: Tennis Australia Zara Larke in action. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/146367-700x450.jpg)
2 August, 2023
Eleven National Tennis Academy athletes are among a strong contingent of Australian players competing at an ITF tournament in Caloundra this week.
Read moreEleven National Tennis Academy athletes are among a strong contingent of Australian players competing at an ITF tournament in Caloundra this week.
Eight Australian players celebrate title-winning runs
![FvhbfsdWYAExIDU Jason Kubler and John Peers celebrate their ATP Challenger title win in France. Picture: ATP Challenger Tour](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FvhbfsdWYAExIDU-700x450.jpg)
7 May, 2023
Jason Kubler and John Peers, doubles champions at an ATP Challenger tournament in France, are among multiple Australian players to win titles this week.
Read moreJason Kubler and John Peers, doubles champions at an ATP Challenger tournament in France, are among multiple Australian players to win titles this week.
Australian players excelling on the world stage
![Arina Rodionova in action. Picture: Tennis Australia Arina Rodionova in action. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/113633-700x450.jpg)
1 May, 2023
Arina Rodionova is set to skyrocket up the rankings after winning back-to-back ITF titles in Great Britain.
Read moreArina Rodionova is set to skyrocket up the rankings after winning back-to-back ITF titles in Great Britain.
Tennis Australia’s National Tennis Academy Class of 2023 announced
![Philip Sekulic, Zara Larke, Lily Taylor and Hayden Jones are among 27 athletes at the National Tennis Academy. Pictures: Tennis Australia Philip Sekulic, Zara Larke, Lily Taylor and Hayden Jones are among 27 athletes at the National Tennis Academy. Pictures: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NTA-2023-700x450.jpg)
9 March, 2023
Philip Sekulic, Zara Larke, Lily Taylor and Hayden Jones are among 27 athletes at the National Tennis Academy.
Read morePhilip Sekulic, Zara Larke, Lily Taylor and Hayden Jones are among 27 athletes at the National Tennis Academy.