Amber Sharp - Scholarship Player Profile
Name: Amber Sharp
Age: 17
Tennis Achievements:
Represented Victoria in the Australian 18/u Pizzey Cup Championships in 2024 (placed 3rd) and in 2025 (captained and placed 2nd)
Played Grade 1 Tennis Victoria Pennant for Kooyong, making the finals both years (2024 & 2025)
Winner of the 2023 Tennis NT Austin Asche Award for NT’s top tennis player and contribution to tennis
Signed with a Division 1 college for 2026
Q. Most admired sportsperson/ people- why?
I admire Ash Barty the most. Not only do I love her style of tennis, but I love the way she conducts herself off the court.
Q. Greatest influence in tennis career- why?
My parents – they instilled the values of hard work and kindness in me and they made many sacrifices to allow me to pursue my dreams.
Q. Greatest sporting moment witnessed?
The Matilda’s penalty shoot-out victory over France in the 2023 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
Q. Favourite thing about Kooyong?
I love the facilities, but I also love the Foundation squads because of the amazing culture which pushes everyone to get better.
Q. Favourite Kooyong memory?
Playing in the 2024 Kooyong Foundation Pro Am with all the amazing pro players!
Q. What attributes do you look for in a coach/teammate?
I look for someone that will push me but also someone who is kind and who I can talk to about anything.
Q. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be?
I would be a cricket player; I find playing cricket so fun because of the team environment!
Q. What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like to play a lot of other sports with friends such as cricket or squash.
Q. Who’s the most famous person you have met?
Ash Barty – I did the coin toss for her match against Petra Kvitova at the 2019 Australian Open.
Q. What advice would you give to other aspiring tennisplayers?
I would just say keep working hard, try to show up whenever you can and give your best effort. All the hard work will eventually accumulate, and it will pay off in the end.
Q. What are your goals going forward?
I would like to finish of year 12 strong and settle into college and do well both academically (I am planning to study biochemistry) and athletically. I would love to contribute some wins to the team and help build the amazing team atmosphere they have!
