Personal

Coached by Rennae Stubbs, formerly with Josh Eagle, Nick Watkins and David Taylor
Father is Tony; mother is Dianne; brothers are Daniel and Dominic
Became a mother on June 16, 2020 when partner Liz gave birth to a baby daughter, Genevieve ('Evie')
Friend introduced her to tennis at age 8; was given a racquet for Christmas and started hitting with brother Daniel, loved it from the first time
Tennis idol growing up was Steffi Graf; favorite tournament is Charleston
Self-described as happy, easy-going
Favorite TV shows include Brothers & Sisters, Seinfeld, Homeland, Grey's Anatomy; favorite movies include Notting Hill, Anchor Man and Love Actually
Also enjoys going to the beach, swimming in the sea, hanging out with friends, surfing and listening to music
Can't live without lip balm, passport and her racquets. Loves travelling to Japan

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner (9): 2017 - Strasbourg; 2015 - Strasbourg, Bad Gastein; 2014 - Osaka; 2013 - Carlsbad, Osaka; 2011 - US Open; 2010 - Charleston; 2009 - Osaka.
Finalist (16): 2019 - Guangzhou; 2016 - Prague; 2013 - Moscow, Sofia; 2012 - Doha, Moscow; 2011 - Rome, Toronto, Osaka; 2010 - Stuttgart, Roland Garros; 2009 - Los Angeles; 2008 - Seoul; 2006 - Prague; 2005 - Gold Coast, Sydney.

DOUBLES
Winner (28): 2021 - Cincinnati, US Open (w/Zhang); 2019 - Australian Open (w/Zhang); 2018 - Hong Kong (w/Zhang); 2013 - Moscow (w/Kuznetsova); 2011 - Stuttgart (w/Lisicki); 2007 - Tokyo [Pan Pacific], Indian Wells, Miami, Berlin, Eastbourne (all w/Raymond); 2006 - Tokyo [Pan Pacific], Memphis, Indian Wells, Miami, Charleston, Roland Garros, Stuttgart, Linz, Hasselt, WTA Finals (all w/Raymond); 2005 - Sydney, Amelia Island (both w/Stewart), New Haven, US Open, Luxembourg, Moscow, WTA Finals (all w/Raymond).
Finalist (15): 2019 - Miami (w/Zhang); 2013 - Osaka (w/Zhang); 2011 - Wimbledon (w/Lisicki); 2010 - Indian Wells, Miami (both w/Petrova); 2009 - Eastbourne, Wimbledon, Toronto (all w/Stubbs); 2008 - Wimbledon, US Open, Tokyo [Pan Pacific] (all w/Raymond); 2006 - Australian Open, New Haven (both w/Raymond); 2005 - Philadelphia (w/Raymond); 2004 - Québec City (w/Callens).

MIXED DOUBLES
Winner (3): 2014 - Wimbledon (w/Zimonjic); 2008 - Wimbledon (w/B.Bryan); 2005 - Australian Open (w/Draper). Finalist (1): 2022 - Wimbledon (w/Ebden)
ADDITIONAL
Australian Fed Cup Team, 2003-07, 2009-16, 2018-19; Australian Olympic Team, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016.

Career in Review

Enjoyed fruitful partnership alongside Zhang in doubles last year, including an 11-match winning streak, which brought doubles titles at first Cincinnati and then the US Open

Also finished R-Up in mixed doubles with compatriot Ebden at 2021 Australian Open

Only singles victory last season came during 2r showing at Australian Open

Contested 65th career Grand Slam main draw appearance at 2020 Australian Open - among active players, only V.Williams, S.Williams and Kuznetsova have played more majors

Won third Grand Slam doubles title at 2019 Australian Open (w/Zhang), having previously triumphed at 2005 US Open and 2006 Roland Garros (both w/Raymond)

Member of Australian team that advanced to final of Billie Jean King Cup in 2019 -country's first final in the team competition since 1993; l. decisive doubles rubber to France (w/Barty)

Won ninth and most recent WTA singles title at 2017 Strasbourg (d. Gavrilova in F)

Advanced to fifth Grand Slam SF of career at 2016 Roland Garros (l. eventual champion Muguruza). Following Roland Garros result, rose to No.14 - marked first time ranked inside Top 15 since week of August 26, 2013

Represented Australia at Rio Olympics in 2016, progressing to 3r in singles (l. Kerber)

Achieved 500th career match win (all levels) at 2015 Washington, DC

Owns one Grand Slam singles title, winning 2011 US Open (d. S. Williams in F). One of seven women who have defeated S.Williams in a Grand Slam final (also V.Williams, Sharapova, Kerber, Muguruza, Osaka, Halep, and Andreescu)

Reached first Grand Slam singles final at 2010 Roland Garros (l. Schiavone) and achieved career-high singles ranking the following February, when she peaked at No.4
,br> Posted four consecutive Top 10 seasons from 2010-13 and 16 Top 100 seasons in a row, 2004-19

Qualified for WTA Finals in singles on two occasions, reaching SF in both 2010 and 2011

Owns two wins over a reigning World No.1: S.Williams (2010 Roland Garros) and Wozniacki (2010 WTA Finals)

Diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2007, and did not play any events after US Open

Two-time WTA Finals doubles champion, in 2006-06 (both w/Raymond). Ascended to doubles World No.1 ranking on February 6, 2006

Owns three Grand Slam mixed doubles titles: 2005 Australian Open (w/ Draper), 2008 Wimbledon (w/B.Bryan) and 2014 Wimbledon (w/Zimonjic)

Made WTA main draw debut at 2002 Gold Coast, as WC (l. Myskina in 1r)

Played first events of career on ITF Circuit in Australia in 1998