Ellen Perez is a 28-year-old Australian tennis player who has earned fame and success in the doubles category. She has won seven WTA doubles titles, including the 2024 Bad Homburg Open with Nicole Melichar-Martinez. Ranked No. 10 by WTA as of September 2024, Perez achieved her career-high ranking of No. 7 on April 22, 2024. Her best women's doubles Grand Slam record includes reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 French Open and the 2022 US Open.
Perez's best major performance in mixed doubles includes reaching the quarterfinals of three US Opens in 2021, 2023, and 2024. At the 2024 US Open, she and Sander Gille lost to Tyra Caterina Grant and Aleksandar Kovacevic. She finished as a semifinalist at the 2024 Cincinnati Open, with her and Harriet Dart losing to Erin Routliffe and Asia Muhamad. With a win-loss record of 306-164, Perez reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with Samantha Stosur. Other note-worthy accomplishments of Perez include finishing runner-up at the 2023 WTA Tour Finals with Melichar. She is a two-handed backhand player whose strengths include powerful forehand and baseline games.
Who are Ellen Perez's Parents?
Ellen Perez was born to Milica (Mitz) and John Perez on October 10, 1995. Hailing from a sporting family, Perez started playing tennis when she received a totem tennis pole as a Christmas gift. She started her tennis training when she turned seven. During childhood, Perez practiced other sports like cricket and soccer before shifting focus to tennis. In an interview with Region, she said her parents played a pivotal role in supporting her tennis career.
Who is Ellen Perez's father?
John Perez, an electrician, is Ellen Perez's father. He used to play tennis for recreation purposes and trained his daughter in the sport. When Ellen Perez turned three, John Perez started group tennis lessons to practice with her daughter in her spare time. He increased the tennis hitting practice from twice a week to four times a week. In an interview with Region, John shared he used to bribe his daughter with lollies to undergo hitting practice with him.
Who is Ellen Perez' mother?
Milica Perez is Ellen Perez's mother. According to Ellen Perez's Instagram handle, she is also known as Mitz Perez. She currently works as an Academic Advisor cum Counsellor. She was involved in softball till the age of four.
What nationality are Ellen Perez's parents?
John Perez is of Spanish descent, while Milica Perez is of Macedonian nationality.
Ellen Perez Siblings
Matt Perez is Ellen Perez's brother. He is a civil engineer by profession.
FAQ's On Ellen Perez Parents
A. Ellen Perez is an Australian national.
A. Ellen Perez attended the University of Georgia from 2014 to 2017 and was named All-American Champion five times in the singles and doubles categories.
A. David Taylor, Gabriel Echevarria, and Melanie Omizzolo are members of Ellez Perez's coaching team.
A. Justine Henin is Ellen Perez's idol.
A. Ellen Perez was born in Shellharbour City Council, Australia.
