Born in Perth in 1963 Liz Smylie is arguably Western Australia’s best credentialled tennis player. She won 28 WTA doubles titles and three singles titles on the international stage. She also represented Australia at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 winning a bronze medal in the women’s doubles event.
Smylie won four Grand Slam doubles titles between 1983 and 1993. Her highest ranking in doubles was 5 and in singles she peaked at 20.
Between 1984 and 1994 Smylie consistently represented Australia in the Fed Cup, the most prestigious team competition in women’s tennis.
Elizabeth was recognised in her home state in 1985 by being named as Western Australia’s Sports Star of the Year.
