Biography
Samantha Jane Stosur (born 30 March 1984), widely known as Sam Stosur, is a retired Australian tennis icon who had a notable career in both singles and doubles.
Her achievements include reaching number four in the world singles rankings on 21 February 2011 and maintaining a top 10 ranking for an impressive 165 weeks from March 2010 to June 2013.
Furthermore, Samantha Stosur dominated the doubles scene, holding the prestigious number one ranking for an impressive 61 consecutive weeks from February 6, 2006 to April 9, 2007.
Former Australian tennis player
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| Full name: | Samantha Jane Stosur |
| Stage name: | Sam Stosur |
| Born: | March 30, 1984 (age 38) |
| Place of birth: | Brisbane, Australia |
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Education: | Australian Institute of Sport |
| Height: | 1.75 minutes |
| Parents: | Dianne Stosur, Tony Stosur |
| Siblings: | Dominic Stosur, Daniel Stosur |
| Couple: | Liz Astling |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Liz Astling |
| The children: | Genevieve Evie Stosur |
| Job: | Tennis player |
| Net worth: | 20 million dollars (USD) |
Early life and education
Samantha Stosur, a professional tennis player, is from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where she was born on March 30, 1984. Her parents, Tony Stosur (father) and Diane Stosur (mother), raised her along with her two brothers, Dominic and Daniel.
Samantha’s Polish roots can be traced back to her grandfather. Unfortunately, when she was six years old, a severe flood destroyed their family home and business on the Gold Coast, forcing them to move to Adelaide to start over.
Samantha Stosur has gone to Helensvale State High School, Queensland Academy of Sportand Australian Institute of Sport before becoming a professional tennis player.
Career
In 2005, Samantha Stosur had a breakthrough year, winning her first two WTA titles in singles and doubles. She also had a memorable run to the Australian Open mixed doubles final, partnering Scott Draper.
The following year was even more remarkable. Stosur won her first two Grand Slam titles in doubles at the French Open and the US Open with Lisa Raymond. On top of that, she impressed in singles, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open and the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
But the pinnacle of her career came in 2011. That year, Samantha Stosur won the US Open, claiming her first Grand Slam singles title. Beating Serena Williams in the final was a historic moment, making her the first Australian woman to win the US Open singles title since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980. Stosur’s talent also shone through with quarter-final appearances at the Australian Open and French Open.
In 2023, after reaching the Australian Open doubles final with Zhang Shuai, Samantha Stosur said goodbye to professional tennis. During her career, she won an impressive 40 WTA titles, including nine singles, 28 doubles and three mixed doubles. With eight Grand Slam finals, she is worthy of being inducted into the Tennis Australia Hall of Fame.
Awards & Nominations
- Australian Open doubles champion: 2019, 2021
- French Open doubles champion: 2006, 2019
- US Open doubles champion: 2005, 2019
- WTA Tour Championships doubles champion: 2005, 2006
- WTA Tour Championships singles final: 2005
- Australian Open Men’s Singles Final: 2010
- French Open singles semifinals: 2009, 2012, 2016
- US Open singles semifinals: 2010, 2012
- Career-high singles ranking: No. 4 (February 21, 2011)
- Year-end singles ranking: No. 9 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2017)
- Career-high doubles ranking: No. 1 (March 20, 2006)
- Year-end doubles ranking: No. 1 (2006)
- Newcombe Medal: 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
- Don Awards: 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
- Moya Patricia Jennings Award: 2019
Social media
- Instagram Name: @samstosur
Personal life
Samantha Stosur, 38, was lucky enough to meet Liz Astling, who happens to be the physiotherapist for the Australian Fed Cup team.
As fate would have it, their relationship grew stronger and stronger, and by 2016, they officially became a couple. Their love story took another beautiful turn in June 2020 when they welcomed their first child—a lovely little girl named Genevieve Evie Stosur.
Net worth
Samantha Stosur has amassed a net worth of around $20 million, primarily from her incredibly successful tennis career. She has won 9 singles titles and 28 doubles titles throughout her career, with an impressive 8 Grand Slam victories.
In addition, she achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 and spent an impressive 165 weeks in the top 10 players globally. In addition to prize money, Stosur also generates income through endorsement and sponsorship deals.
