Julia Moriarty

Julia Moriarty (born 3 December 1988) is a professional Australian tennis player. Her highest WTA singles ranking is No. 615, which she reached on 10 May 2010.[1] Her career high in doubles is No.486, which she reached on 27 April 2009.[1] She competed for the Ireland Fed Cup team in 2010 and 2011, before returning to representing Australia.[2]

Julia Moriarty
Country (sports) Australia (2005–2010; August 2012–present)
 Ireland (2010 – July 2012)
ResidenceDublin, Ireland / Sydney, Australia
Born (1988-12-03) 3 December 1988
Adelaide, Australia
Height1.64 m (5 ft 4 12 in)
Turned pro2005
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize moneyUSA$37,509
Singles
Career record97–145
Career titles0 WTA, 0 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 615 (10 May 2010)
Current rankingNo. 802 (14 April 2014)
Doubles
Career record55–119
Career titles0 WTA, 2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 486 (27 April 2009)
Current rankingNo. 653 (14 April 2014)
Last updated on: 14 April 2014.

Personal life

Julia is the daughter of John Kundereri Moriarty.[3] Moriarty represented Australia but switched to Ireland in 2010. She holds dual Irish and Australian citizenship through her paternal grandfather, who was originally from Tralee, Co. Kerry.[4] Moriarty is currently coached by Garry Cahill and her favourite surface is hardcourt.[5]

Career statistics

Doubles Finals: 4 (2–2)

$100,000 tournaments
$75,000 tournaments
$50,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in the final Score
Runner-up 1. 11 May 2008 Fukuoka, Japan Carpet Maya Kato Melanie South
Nicole Thijssen
6–4, 3–6 [12–14]
Runner-up 2. 13 June 2008 Gurgaon, India Hard Cassandra Chan Han Sung-hee
Parija Maloo
3–6, 4–6
Winner 3. 24 June 2012 Williamsburg, United States Clay Laura Deigman Jacqueline Cako
Whitney Jones
6–4, 6–4
Winner 4. 3 June 2013 Quintana Roo, Mexico Hard Akari Inoue Ana Sofia Sanchez
Daniela Schippers
5–7, 7–6(7–4), [12–10]

References

  1. "Julia Moriarty stats on WTA official site". WTA. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
  2. Julia Moriarty at the Fed Cup
  3. Julia Moriarty/John Kundereri Moriarty at the ntnews
  4. Julia Moriarty Archived 2 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine at the Irish Echo
  5. Julia Moriarty at the International Tennis Federation
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