PLAYER PROFILE
Talia Gibson
7
AUSTRALIAN
RANKING
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143
WTA
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- Age20
- Born18 June 2004
- Birth PlacePerth, WA
- PlaysRight-handed
“I've had so many really exciting experiences – now I can say that I've played all of the Grand Slams, which has been a dream of mine since I was young.”
— Talia Gibson, 18 Oct 2024
» In-form Gibson targeting Grand Slams, top 100
On court
- Introduced to tennis at age five by her mother
- First international trip for tennis came in 2017, when she was part of a four-week junior tour in Germany
- Won singles title at 14/u Australian Championships in December 2018
- Finalist at the 12/u National Grasscourt Championships in Adelaide in 2016
- Favourite shot is forehand; favourite surface is hard court
- Goal is to win the Australian Open
- Inspired by Roger Federer and Serena Williams
- Made top-200 debut in singles in April 2024
- Broke into the world’s top 150 after winning an Australian Pro Tour title in Perth
Off court
- Favourite foods include tacos and cookies & cream icecream
- Loves going to the beach
- Named Female Junior Athlete of the Year at the 2019 and 2022 Australian Tennis Awards.
Year-end singles rankings history
2023 | 301 |
2022 | 364 |
Talia Gibson in the news
Pro Tour: Hon breaks drought on the Sunshine Coast
26 November, 2024
Priscilla Hon has won her first title in 10 months at the Sunshine Coast Tennis International.
Read morePriscilla Hon has won her first title in 10 months at the Sunshine Coast Tennis International.
Pro Tour: Kubler to make long-awaited return in Brisbane
12 November, 2024
Jason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
Read moreJason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
Ranking movers: Doubles success sees Perez and Peers rise
12 November, 2024
A semifinals appearance at the WTA Finals has seen Ellen Perez rise two spots closer to the WTA doubles top 10.
Read moreA semifinals appearance at the WTA Finals has seen Ellen Perez rise two spots closer to the WTA doubles top 10.
Aussie weekly wrap: Thompson, De Minaur in Aussie Masters first
4 November, 2024
Jordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur ensured two Aussies advanced to the Paris Masters last eight for the first time.
Read moreJordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur ensured two Aussies advanced to the Paris Masters last eight for the first time.