Storm Hunter, who was previously popular with the name Storm Sanders, is a 29-year-old professional tennis player who is currently ranked No. 3 in doubles. She is a one-time major champion, winning the 2022 US Open in mixed doubles alongside John Peers.
Hunter has won eight doubles titles to date, including two WTA 1000 events in 2023 (in Mexico and Rome). According to the WTA website, Hunter has won over $3,864,428 in prize money to date, including over $1,194,614 so far in 2024.
Her best grand slam record in the doubles category includes finishing finalist at the 2023 Wimbledon Open and semi finalist at the 2024 Australian Open and 2022 US Open. She finished semifinalist at the 2023 WTA Finals in the doubles category.
Hunter lifted the trophy of her eighth WTA doubles title at the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championship, where Hunter and Kateřina Siniaková defeated Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the final. At the 2024 San Diego Open, Hunter finished semifinalist with Kateřina Siniaková, but the duo lost to Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar—Martinez.
Hunter finished runner-up at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open along with Kateřina Siniaková, where she lost to Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei in the final (6-3, 6-4). After finishing finalist at the BNP Paribas Open, she received a prize money of $236,800 with 650 points.
Besides doubles, she is known for playing in singles tournaments. In singles, she is currently ranked No.124 in the world. Her best Grand Slam singles result came at the 2024 Australian Open, where she reached the third round. She reached the final of the 2024 Mumbai Open, where she lost to Darja Semenistaja.
At the international level, Hunter helped Australia reach the final of the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup and has a win-loss record of 7-4. She is a baseline player whose favorite shot is her forehand, and her preferred surface is hard courts.
| Name | Storm Hunter |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Age | 29 |
| Residence | Melbourne, Australia |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $3,864,428 |
| Endorsements | Lotto and Yonex |
What is the nationality of Storm Hunter?
Storm Hunter (nee Sanders) is an Australian national.
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Where was Storm Sanders born?
Storm Hunter (nee Sanders) was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, on August 11, 1994. She started playing tennis when she was six, after watching the Australian Open on television. Hunter relocated to Perth in 2005 with her parents, but returned to Queensland to compete in the Bruce Cup and Head Queensland State Age Championships.
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Storm Sanders Height and Age
Storm Sanders (nee Hunter) stands 166 cm or 5 feet 5 inches tall. She is 29 years old and was born in Queensland, Australia, on August 11, 1994. She has a body weight of approximately 59 kg.
FAQs
A. Sanders has officially changed her to Storm Hunter. She took her husband‘s surname after their marriage in November 2022.
A. Storm Sanders is a left-handed player who is known for playing an all-court game.
A. Kolbe Catholic College is the name of Storm Sanders High School. She later graduated from the School of Isolated and Distance Education.
A. Baden Sanders is Storm Sanders’s brother who is an army shoulder soldier.
A. Sanders has won any WTA single titles in her career till date. However, she has won eight WTA doubles titles to date.
