Samantha Stosur

• Residence: Gold Coast, Australia
• DOB: March 30, 1984
• Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
• Height: 5' 7 3/4" (1.72 m)
• Weight: 143 lbs. (65 kg)
• Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

Biography

An accomplished doubles player, Samantha Stosur has developed a serve-and-volley style of play. Her right-handed forehand groundstrokes, hit with heavy spin, are considered her best, as evidenced by her often choosing to hit inside-out forehands. She is also noted for her athleticism.

Due to its power, kick and variety, Stosur's serve is highly considered as one of the best on the women's tour. Her first serve, however erratic, reaches more than 118 mph (190 km/h) on regular basis; at the 2008 Hansol Korea Open final she recorded an ace at 122 mph (197 km/h), which she believes to be her fastest service to date. Her second, a high bouncing kick serve, is usually highly rated by media and players alike.

Stosur is a former world No. 1 on WTA Tour in doubles, together with Lisa Raymond from the United States. As of June 8, 2009, Stosur is ranked No. 18 in singles and No. 5 in doubles by the WTA.

Career History