History of Olivia Gadecki in Timeline

Olivia Gadecki is an Australian professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 83 on October 7, 2024, and a best doubles ranking of No. 64 on July 22, 2024. As of January 2025, she held the position of Australian No. 3 in both singles and doubles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 2002: Olivia Gadecki's Birth

In April 2002, Olivia Gadecki was born. She is an Australian professional tennis player.

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2014: Longines Future Tennis Aces competition

In 2014, at the age of 12, Olivia Gadecki was invited to take part in the Longines Future Tennis Aces competition in Paris before the French Open.

September 2016: ITF Circuit Main-Draw Debut

In September 2016, Olivia Gadecki made her main-draw debut on the ITF Circuit in Brisbane.

January 2021: Australian Open Qualifying and WTA Tour Main Draw Debut

In January 2021, Olivia Gadecki made the second round of the Australian Open qualifying and was awarded a wildcard into the Gippsland Trophy, marking her WTA Tour main draw debut.

May 2021: First Professional Singles Title

In May 2021, Olivia Gadecki won her first professional singles title in Turkey.

August 2021: Singles and Doubles Titles in Vigo, Spain

In August 2021, Olivia Gadecki won both the singles and doubles titles in Vigo, Spain. This marked her second singles title and fifth doubles title.

September 2021: Australian Top 10 Debut

On 20 September 2021, Olivia Gadecki debuted in the Australian top 10 in both singles and doubles rankings.

January 2022: Australian in WTA 500 singles final

In January 2022, Ash Barty reached a WTA 500 singles final in Adelaide, before Olivia Gadecki became the first Australian to reach a WTA 500 singles final since then in September 2024.

April 2022: Breaks into Top 200

In April 2022, Olivia Gadecki broke into the top 200 in rankings, after reaching three finals from four Australian Pro Tour appearances.

2022: Absence from Australian Open

In 2022, Olivia Gadecki did not enter the Australian Open due to the requirement for all players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

January 2024: Career-High Ranking and Australian Open Appearance

In January 2024, Olivia Gadecki reached a career-high ranking at world No. 120 prior to the 2024 Australian Open, where she received a wildcard for the main draw but lost to Sloane Stephens.

July 2024: Best Doubles Ranking

In July 2024, Olivia Gadecki reached her best doubles ranking of world No. 64.

September 2024: Guadalajara Open Success and Australian No. 1 Ranking

In September 2024, ranked No. 152, Olivia Gadecki qualified for the Guadalajara Open, defeating Sloane Stephens and Danielle Collins, reaching her first WTA Tour quarterfinal and semifinal, and ultimately her maiden career final. As a result, she reached a new career-high in the top 90, becoming the Australian No. 1 in the women's singles rankings on 16 September 2024.