After helping Australia reach the United Cup semi-finals, Storm Hunter is in action at the Australian Open for 2024.
Primarily known for her success in the doubles arena, the Aussie enjoyed a strong singles campaign, progressing to the third round of the main draw in Melbourne following a challenging qualifying tournament.
Now, her focus has turned to doubles, where she is still alive in the women's draw.
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Storm Hunter prize money, age and ranking
A veteran of the pro tennis circuit, Hunter has earned US$2,740,239 (AU$4,118,801) in career prize money.
The 29-year-old has enjoyed most of her success on the doubles court.
Hunter has picked up seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, with her greatest achievement so far being a mixed doubles championship at the US Open in 2022.
She is currently the world No. 1 in doubles and world No. 180 in singles.
Hunter recently recorded her maiden first round singles win at the Australian Open, defeating Sara Errani in straight sets.
She then beat Laura Siegemund 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the second round before falling to ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova in three sets.
Hunter's focus has now switched to doubles, and she's potentially on her way to another title.
Her mixed doubles campaign with fellow Australian Matthew Ebden came to an unexpected end in the second round.
However, the world No. 1 has progressed to the semi-finals of the women's doubles, where she is paired with Czech player Kateřina Siniaková.
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Storm Hunter name change and husband
Storm married her partner Loughlin Hunter in late 2022, officially changing her name from Storm Sanders.
The pair described the event as "the best weekend of our lives" on Instagram.
Daria Saville name change
Hunter is not the only tennis player to have changed their name after getting married.
She joins fellow Australian Daria Saville, who changed her surname from Gavrilova after her marriage ceremony in late 2021.
The 28-year-old tied the knot with tennis player Luke Saville, with the pair having dated for more than 10 years.
