Lizette Cabrera facts for kids
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Cabrera at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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| Full name | Lizette Faith Cabrera |
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Residence | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Born | 19 December 1997 Townsville, Queensland |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Goran Marijan |
| Prize money | US$1,027,174 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 255–234 (52.15%) |
| Career titles | 7 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 119 (3 February 2020) |
| Current ranking | No. 428 (11 November 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021) |
| French Open | Q2 (2018, 2022) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2017, 2018, 2022) |
| US Open | 1R (2018, 2020) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 106–118 (47.32%) |
| Career titles | 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 139 (16 July 2018) |
| Current ranking | No. 275 (11 November 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2021, 2022) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2023) |
Lizette Faith Cabrera (born 19 December 1997) is an Australian tennis player. She has a special connection to the Philippines through her family. Lizette is known for her strong right-handed play, using a two-handed backhand. She has achieved a high singles ranking of 119 in the world.
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Early Life and Family Support
Lizette Cabrera was born and grew up in Townsville, Queensland. Later, she moved to Brisbane to train at the National Academy. She has an older sister, Izabo, and a younger brother, Carl. Lizette's parents, Ronnie and Maria, are from the Philippines. They worked hard to help Lizette follow her dream of becoming a professional tennis player.
Lizette's Tennis Journey
Starting Out: 2016
Lizette started 2016 with a ranking outside the top 1000. By September, she won her first professional tennis title. This helped her ranking improve a lot, ending the year at No. 257.
Big Steps: 2017
In 2017, Lizette got a special chance to play in the Hobart International. She won her first match on the main WTA Tour, which was a big achievement. She also played in her first major tournament, the Grand Slam main draw at the Australian Open. Later that year, she reached the quarterfinals of the Guangzhou International. She even beat a top-30 player there! Lizette finished 2017 ranked No. 135.
Learning and Growing: 2018
The year 2018 saw Lizette play in more big tournaments. She made her main-draw debut at the US Open. She also played in the qualifying rounds for the French Open and Wimbledon. These experiences helped her gain valuable skills.
Rising Up: 2019
The year 2019 was a very successful one for Lizette. She won a doubles title in Italy. In July, she won the Challenger de Granby in Canada. This was her biggest win so far! Her ranking went back into the top 200. When she returned to Australia, she won both the singles and doubles titles at the Darwin International. She continued her winning streak by taking home the Bendigo International title. These great results pushed her to a new career-high ranking of 131 by the end of the year.
Reaching New Heights: 2020
Lizette started 2020 strong by reaching the quarterfinals at the Hobart International. After this, she achieved her highest singles ranking ever: No. 119 in the world on 3 February 2020.
Recent Years: 2022 Onwards
In 2022, Lizette continued to compete in major tournaments. She reached the second round of qualifying at the Australian Open. She also achieved a doubles title at the Ilkley Trophy in the United Kingdom. Lizette keeps working hard to improve her game and compete at the highest levels of tennis.
Lizette's Career Highlights
Lizette has won several titles in her career, showing her skill in both singles and doubles tennis.
- Singles Titles: She has won 7 singles titles on the ITF Circuit. These wins include tournaments in Australia, Canada, and Spain.
- Doubles Titles: She has won 6 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. These include wins in Australia, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
See also
In Spanish: Lizette Cabrera para niños
