PLAYER PROFILE

Li Tu

  • Age29
  • Born27 May 1996
  • LivesAdelaide, South Australia
  • PlaysRight-handed
“I think I’ve just been able to ride the confidence and the momentum of New York at the US Open into these few weeks and hopefully I can keep it going.”

— Li Tu, 2 Oct 2024

» Confident Tu enjoys milestone in Shanghai

On court

  • Started playing tennis aged six at the behest of his badminton coach.
  • Captured the Optus 12s Australian Championships and the Optus 12s Spring Nationals in 2008.
  • Member of Australia’s World Junior Tennis Competition team in 2010.
  • Made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open Junior Championships in 2012.
  • Represented Australia in Junior Davis Cup in 2012.
  • Broke into the world’s top 700 in 2012.
  • Goal is to represent Australia in Davis Cup.
  • Favourite player is Roger Federer “because he is so calm and able to pump himself up when needed”.
  • Won 34 of 36 matches he contested at the UTR Pro Tennis Series in Australia in 2020 and early 2021.
  • Made his ATP debut in February 2021, losing in the opening round at the Melbourne Summer Series.
  • Awarded a main draw wildcard at Australian Open 2021, marking his first major appearance.

Off court

  • Hobbies include playing soccer, listening to music and “just hanging out with my friends and chatting”.
  • Favourite meal is honey chicken.
  • Favourite music is R’n’B.
  • Studied marketing and commerce at the University of Adelaide.
  • Just before his 16th birthday, decided to focus on education rather than pursue a professional tennis career. His 2020 results at the UTR Pro Tennis Series inspired him to pursue a professional tennis career again at age 24.
  • Runs a coaching business (L2 Academy) in Adelaide.

Year-end singles rankings

2023 225
2022 210
2021 517
2020 –

Li Tu in the news

Almost 30 Australians bound for Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur in action en route to the 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinals. [Getty Images]
10 June, 2025

Thirteen Aussies are confirmed for the main draw at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, with another 16 attempting to join them there via the qualifying event.
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Roland Garros: Flawless Sharma leads Aussie qualifying success
January 7: Astra Sharma (AUS) during 1st Qualifying Round on Court 8 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ MARK PETERSON
21 May, 2025

Astra Sharma's double-bagel victory over American Emina Bektas was one of three Australian victories on Day 2 of qualifying.
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Roland Garros 2025: Saville begins path to ninth Roland Garros campaign
Daria Saville (Getty Images)
20 May, 2025

Daria Saville is one of seven Aussies in action as Day 2 of Roland Garros 2025 qualifying commences on Tuesday night.
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Aussie Watch: Comeback duo headline Roland Garros qualifying draw
Jason Kubler and Storm Hunter (Getty Images)
19 May, 2025

Jason Kubler and Storm Hunter are among a 15-strong Australian contingent vying to qualify for Roland Garros, continuing their strong comebacks from their respective injuries.
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