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Tara Moore

Moore during 2018 Wimbledon qualifying
Country (sports)	United Kingdom
Residence	Doncaster, England
Born	(1992-08-06) 6 August 1992 (age 32) British Hong Kong
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Turned pro	2010
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Graham McMullen
Prize money	US$ 598,859
Singles
Career record	374–315 (54.28%)
Career titles	9 ITF
Highest ranking	No. 145 (8 May 2017)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	Q1 (2014, 2017)
French Open	Q1 (2013)
Wimbledon	2R (2016)
US Open	Q2 (2016)
Doubles
Career record	264–219 (54.66%)
Career titles	17 ITF
Highest ranking	No. 77 (11 July 2022)
Current ranking	No. 606 (15 July 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2025)
French Open	2R (2022)
Wimbledon	1R (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2024)
US Open	2R (2024)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	3R (2021)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	Europe/Africa Zone Group I – Play-offs (2014) Record 1–1

Tara Shanice Moore (born August 6, 1992) is a British tennis player. She was born in British Hong Kong. She reached her highest world rankings of 145 in singles and 77 in doubles. During her career, she has won nine singles titles and 17 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.

When she was younger, Tara was coached by famous American tennis coach Nick Bollettieri. In 2006, he said she was one of the best young players at his school. Her favorite tennis surface is grass, but she has won most of her titles on hard courts.

Tara Moore's Tennis Journey

Starting Professional Tennis: 2006–2007

Tara Moore played her first professional tennis match in August 2006. This was at a small tournament in Ecuador. She won two matches to get into the main part of the tournament. Later, she reached the quarterfinals in her second professional event in Venezuela.

In 2007, Tara continued to play in smaller tournaments. She reached the quarterfinals in a few events in Mexico and England. She finished 2007 ranked 823 in the world.

Building Momentum: 2008 Season Highlights

In 2008, Tara got a special entry into the qualifying rounds for Wimbledon. She played a tough three-set match but lost in the first round. Soon after, she reached her first semifinal at a tournament in Felixstowe.

She then won her first professional title in Frinton, beating Mona Barthel in the final. Later that year, she reached the semifinals of another tournament in Sunderland. She ended 2008 ranked 712 in singles.

Challenges and Changes: 2009–2010

The year 2009 was tough for Tara. She didn't get past the quarterfinals in any tournaments. She also had to leave the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) training center.

In 2010, things started to get better. She began working with a new coach, John Morris. She reached a final in Edinburgh and got her first win against a top-100 player. She also represented Great Britain in a special team event.

Big Junior Wins and First Grand Slam Quarterfinal

During the grass-court season, Tara had some amazing wins. She beat the junior world No. 1, Daria Gavrilova, and the 2010 Australian Open junior champion, Karolína Plíšková. At Wimbledon, she reached her first Grand Slam junior quarterfinal.

After Wimbledon, Tara won her second professional singles title in Chiswick. She also won her first doubles title with Francesca Stephenson. She ended 2010 ranked 370 in the world.

Climbing the Ranks: 2011–2013

In 2011, Tara was a runner-up in Sunderland and won a singles title in Loughborough. She also won a doubles title there. She finished 2011 ranked 332.

Tara didn't win any titles in 2012, but she reached a singles final in Russia. She also improved her ranking to 249.

Breakthrough Year: 2013 Successes

The year 2013 was very successful. Tara won singles titles in Glasgow, Preston, and Surprise, Arizona. She also won doubles titles with Melanie South in Glasgow and Rancho Mirage.

In April, she entered the top 200 singles rankings for the first time. She played in the qualifying rounds for the French Open, which was her first major tournament outside of Wimbledon. She also played in big tournaments in Nottingham and Birmingham.

At Wimbledon in 2013, she played a close three-set match in the first round. Later that year, she won a doubles title in Woking with Marta Sirotkina.

Representing Great Britain: 2014–2015

In 2014, Tara played for the British Fed Cup team for the first time. She won her singles match against Austria. She also played at Wimbledon but lost in the first round.

Her ranking dropped in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, her best singles result was reaching the semifinals of two smaller tournaments. However, she had more success in doubles, winning a title in Antalya with Cornelia Lister.

WTA Tour Doubles Final: 2016–2019

Tara started 2016 by winning a singles tournament in Antalya. She then played in a WTA Tour event in Rio de Janeiro with her doubles partner Conny Perrin. They reached their first ever WTA Tour final there.

In April 2019, Tara made an amazing comeback in a match in Sunderland. She was losing 0–6, 0–5 and faced a match point, but she managed to win the match 0–6, 7–6, 6–3.

Return to Tennis: 2024

Tara Moore returned to playing tennis in April 2024. She teamed up with Annali Olivelle to win a match in Sardinia.

In June, she reached her first final since her return at the Surbiton Trophy with Sarah Beth Grey. They played well but lost in the final.

WTA Career Finals Summary

Tara Moore has reached two doubles finals on the WTA Tour, but she has not won a title yet. Both of these finals were on clay courts.

ITF Circuit Finals Summary

Singles Titles and Runner-ups

Tara has played in 17 singles finals on the ITF Circuit. She has won 9 of these titles and been a runner-up 8 times. Most of her wins (7) have been on hard courts.

Doubles Titles and Runner-ups

Tara has played in 42 doubles finals on the ITF Circuit. She has won 17 titles and been a runner-up 25 times. Most of her doubles titles (15) have been on hard courts.

See also

In Spanish: Tara Moore para niños