‘It’s so much fun. I love to compete’: Nambour tennis ace builds on breakout national title
Eadie Biggs … “I just knew it was what I wanted to do, it has always been what I love.”
More than six months after lifting the Under 12 crown at the 2025 Australian Claycourt National Championships, Nambour’s rising tennis talent Eadie Biggs is still riding the momentum of a breakthrough year that has put her firmly on the national radar.
The then 12-year-old stunned the field in Canberra in April, capturing the national title and placing her name alongside champions such as Ash Barty on the trophy.
“Ash is a legend,” Eadie said. “I’ve always looked up to her and Evonne Goolagong. I will keep working hard so I can follow in their footsteps and one day play in the big tournaments around the world.”
Her early promise has only strengthened. A natural athlete, Eadie excelled at gymnastics, swimming (state level), netball and waterpolo but gravitated to tennis almost as soon as she could walk.
“I had my first lesson when I was five, but I’ve been playing around on the court since I was two with my older brother and family,” she said.
“It’s so much fun … I love to compete. I just knew it was what I wanted to do, it has always been what I love.”
Eadie has just returned from her debut International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments with Tennis Australia, in Perth, which young players can only enter once they turn 13. Earlier she contested the Europe Tour.
“It was such an awesome experience playing in Europe for the first time. Very grateful to Tennis Australia as it is something we couldn’t manage to do without them.
“It was great to test yourself and compete against the players in Europe and from around the world. It was heaps of fun,” she said.
Her schedule shows the commitment behind the results. She trains six days a week, splitting time between her long-time Nambour coaches and Tennis Australia’s National Academy in Brisbane, alongside strength, conditioning and mobility work.
“But I always have a day to go to the beach, surf and enjoy the Sunny Coast!” she said.
Eadie is currently at the Under 16 Australian Hardcourt Nationals in Launceston and will head next to the Under 14 Australian Junior Grasscourt Nationals in Swan Hill.
Despite the travel, her ties to home remain strong.
“The Nambour and Sunshine Coast communities have definitely helped foster my tennis. I’ve been really lucky to have been surrounded by so many people that love tennis, it’s inspiring watching all ages play,” she said.
Call for sponsors
• Eadie is now seeking local sponsors to help support her tennis journey, with travel costs a major commitment. If you are interested please contact her mum Michelle at shellgillett@hotmail.com.