“Always say yes when travelling”
The tennis star and newly minted Esmi Skin Minerals ambassador aces the travel game
I got my first passport when…
I did my first trip overseas for tennis. I was 13 years old and we went to New Zealand.
My first holiday memory is…
North Stradbroke Island with my family. We used to get the ferry from Brisbane and spend days doing very little – it was perfect for a kid. Ice cream, beach , fishing and family time – I loved it.
I have no idea how many countries I’ve been to...
A lot! More than 30, I would guess.
My favourite place in Australia is…
Home. Queensland is the best place in the world.
The place I’d love to visit in Australia is…
Central Australia. I have been to Darwin but really want to do a proper trip in the Northern Territory, it is such a special part of our country.
The thing about travel I missed during lockdown is…
Tennis. For me travel equals tennis and it’s been tough not competing all year.
If there was a Covid vaccine and all the borders lifted, the first place I’d want to go is…
The UK. I definitely missed our part of the season in the UK the most and can’t wait to go back there next year. I love the culture over there.
The place I’ve visited most often is...
The US. We have a lot of tennis in the US so I usually do at least two long trips there each year.
The place that most surprised me was…
India. The culture fascinated me and I loved our daytrip to the Taj Mahal.
The place that didn’t live up to expectations…
Los Angeles. There are pockets of the west coast I love, but I struggled to fall in love with the city. The traffic drives me crazy there.
My holidays are mostly devoted to…
Doing nothing! In a normal year when I’m on the tennis tour, I only get a short window for a holiday. It’s usually in November at the end of a long year on the road so all I want to do is relax – play golf, have long lunches and spend time with loved ones.
The item I never travel without…
My Esmi Skin Minerals skincare. I love lots of the products but the Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum would have to be my No 1. My skin gets a beating after being on long flights and in the sun so I use this daily to help keep my skin hydrated.