Born on August 11, 1994, in Rockhampton, Queensland, Storm Hunter (née Storm Sanders) is an Australian tennis sensation who has carved a niche for herself in doubles. As of March 2024, she is ranked World No. 3 in doubles, having reached her career-high ranking of World No. 1 on November 6, 2023. Her impressive record includes eight WTA titles, which includes winning the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championship, where Hunter and Kateřina Siniaková defeated Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the final.
Hunter finished semifinalist at the 2024 San Diego Open with Kateřina Siniaková, but the duo lost to Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar—Martinez. She was a finalist in the doubles event of the 2023 Wimbledon and reached the semifinals at the 2022 US Open. She finished semifinalist at the 2023 WTA Finals in the doubles category. She also helped her country reach the final of the 2022 Fed Cup.
Hunter finished runner-up at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open along with Kateřina Siniaková, where she lost to Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei in the final (6-3, 6-4). After finishing finalist at the BNP Paribas Open, she received a prize money of $236,800 with 650 points.
Storm Hunter's versatility is not limited to doubles. In singles, she currently holds a world ranking of No.124. Her standout performance in Grand Slam singles came at the 2024 Australian Open, where she advanced to the third round. She also made it to the final of the 2024 Mumbai Open, narrowly losing to Darja Semenistaja.
Hunter made her professional debut in February 2013 by playing at Sydney International, defeating Eugenie Bouchard in the first round. She is a baseline player who loves to play an all-court game. Her favorite shot is the forehand, and she loves to play on hard courts.
| Name | Storm Hunter |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Age | 29 |
| Residence | Melbourne, Australia |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $3,864,428 |
| Endorsements | Lotto and Yonex |
Storm Hunter Grand Slams Wins
Storm Hunter has won one Grand Slam title in her career to date: she won the 2022 US Open in the mixed doubles category with John Peers. The duo defeated Edouard Roger Vasselin and Kirsten Flipkens 4-6, 6-4, [10-7] in the final.
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Storm Hunter Doubles Partner
Elise Mertens was Storm Hunter's doubles partner, up until the end of the 2023 season. She is a professional player from Belgium. The 28-year-old has won three Grand Slam titles in doubles, winning the 2021 Australian Open, the 2019 US Open with Aryna Sabalenka, and the 2021 Wimbledon Open with Hsieh Su-wei.
As of the 2024 Australian Open, Storm Hunter has switched partners and is currently playing alongside Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic. Their partnership began in the aftermath of the shoch announcement that the supremely successful Krejcikova/Siniakova pairing was splitting up.
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Storm Hunter Husband
Loughlin Hunter is Storm Hunter's husband. The couple were in a long-distance relationship and got engaged in 2020. Both grew up in the same area of Australia and went to the same school. The beautiful couple decided to tie the knot two years after their engagement in November 2022. Loughlin Hunter is a chef by profession. Before marriage, Storm Hunter’s surname was Sanders.
FAQs
A. Storm Hunter is married to Loughlin Hunter. The couple tied the knot in November 2022 and, after marriage, she took her husband's surname.
A. Storm Hunter attended the University of Canberra, where she completed her bachelor's degree in psychology.
A. Michael Sanders and Genene Sanders are Storm Hunter's parents. Both her parents are members of the Royal Australian Navy.
A. Lotto and Yonex are Storm Hunter's sponsors.
A. Nicole Pratt is Storm Hunter's coach.
