Samantha Stosur Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, Husband, Arms, Wife, House, Parents

Biography

Samantha Jane Stosur (born March 30, 1984), widely recognized as Sam Stosur, is a retired Australian tennis icon who enjoyed a remarkable career in singles and doubles. 

Her achievements include reaching the fourth spot in the world rankings for singles on February 21, 2011, and maintaining a top-ten position for an impressive 165 weeks between March 2010 and June 2013. 

Moreover, Samantha Stosur dominated the doubles scene, holding the prestigious number-one ranking for an impressive streak of 61 consecutive weeks from February 6, 2006, to April 9, 2007.

Samantha Stosur
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Samantha Jane Stosur
Stage Name:	Sam Stosur
Born:	30 March 1984 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brisbane, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Education:	Australian Institute of Sport
Height:	1.75 m
Parents:	Dianne Stosur, Tony Stosur
Siblings:	Dominic Stosur, Daniel Stosur
Spouse:	Liz Astling
Girlfriend • Partner:	Liz Astling
Children:	Genevieve Evie Stosur
Occupation:	Tennis Player
Net Worth:	$20 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Samantha Stosur, a professional tennis player, hails from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, where she was born on March 30, 1984. Her parents, Tony Stosur (father) and Diane Stosur (mother), raised her alongside her two brothers, Dominic and Daniel. 

Samantha‘s Polish background may be traced back to her paternal grandpa. Unfortunately, when she was six, a severe flood destroyed their Gold Coast family home and company, forcing them to travel to Adelaide for a fresh start. 

Samantha Stosur went to Helensvale State High School, the Queensland Academy of Sport, and the Australian Institute of Sport before becoming a professional tennis player.

Career

In 2005, Samantha Stosur had a breakthrough year, snagging her first two WTA titles in singles and doubles. She also made a memorable run to the Australian Open mixed doubles event finals, teaming up with Scott Draper.

The following year was even more remarkable. Stosur clinched her first two Grand Slam titles in doubles at the French Open and US Open alongside Lisa Raymond. On top of that, she was impressed in singles, reaching the Australian Open semifinals and the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

But the pinnacle of her career came in 2011. That year, Samantha Stosur triumphed at the US Open, clinching her first Grand Slam singles title. Defeating Serena Williams in the final was a historic moment, making her the first Australian woman since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980 to claim the US Open singles crown. Stosur‘s talent also shone through with quarterfinal appearances at the Australian Open and French Open.

In 2023, after reaching the final of the Australian Open doubles tournament alongside Zhang Shuai, Samantha Stosur bid farewell to the professional tennis scene. Throughout her journey, she racked up an impressive 40 WTA titles, including nine singles, 28 doubles, and three mixed doubles victories. With eight Grand Slam finals under her belt, she’s rightly earned her place in 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 finalist: 2005
• Australian Open singles finalist: 2010
• French Open singles semifinalist: 2009, 2012, 2016
• US Open singles semifinalist: 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 Award: 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
• Moya Patricia Jennings Award: 2019

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @samstosur

Personal Life

Samantha Stosur, aged 38, had the fortune of crossing paths with Liz Astling, who happened to work as a physiotherapist for the Australian Fed Cup team. 

As fate would have it, their connection grew stronger, and by the year 2016, they were officially a couple. Their love story took another beautiful turn in June 2020 when they joyously welcomed their first child—a precious little daughter named Genevieve Evie Stosur.

Net Worth

Samantha Stosur has accumulated a net worth of approximately $20 million, primarily from her highly prosperous tennis career. She secured 9 singles and 28 doubles titles throughout her career, with an impressive 8 Grand Slam victories. 

Additionally, she achieved a remarkable career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 and spent an impressive 165 weeks in the top ten players globally. Alongside her prize money, Stosur also generated income through endorsements and sponsorships.