Jarmila Groth (Slovakia)

Proud to represent Australia

Jarmila Groth makes the Pledge of Commitment at her Australian citizenship ceremony. Photo not to be used or reproduced without the permission of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Czechoslovakian-born tennis professional, Jarmila Groth, became an Australian citizen at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

'It’s a dream come true,' said Jarmila who is married to fellow Aussie tennis professional Sam Groth.

'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.'

Jarmila fell in love with Australia during her first trip to the Australian Open as a 14 year-old junior player.

She now looks forward to representing Australia in future tournaments.

Watch and listen as Jarmila discusses what it means to her to be an Australian at her Australian citizenship ceremony at the National Museum of Australia.