Tennis star Jarmila Groth in action.
Australia may well have got itself a brand new tennis star in the guise of Jarmila Groth who becomes an Australian citizen this week.
Jarmila Groth was born in Slovakia but reportedly fell in love with Australia after her first trip to the country at the tender age of 14. And Australia fell in love with her, particularly one citizen, Australia male pro Sam Groth.
The couple married in February 2009 and Jarmila has not only been successful in love, but in her career too. She made a single rankings of 57 at Wimbledon in July and has been equally successful in the Grand Slam. Now her adopted country may see the benefit of her tremendous talent.
The 22 year old will be officially sworn in during a special ceremony due to take place in Canberra today. “It’s a dream come true and I am incredibly excited and proud to become a citizen of this great nation, whose people have welcomed me so warmly and have made me feel at home since the very first time I came here.” She said.
Jarmila will be eligible to play Fed Cup for Australia immediately her citizenship is conferred and Jarmila is hugely looking forward to representing Australia, her new home.
She will make her debut on the WTA Tour at Brisbane International beginning on January 3rd. We wish her the very best of luck.
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