PLAYER PROFILE
Derek Pham
- Age16
- Born31 March 2004
- Birth PlacePerth, WA
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachAndrew Roberts
“A couple of months ago I was injured - I had an elbow stress fracture. So this is huge, good for the confidence as well, because I haven't been back playing very well in ages.”
— Derek Pham, 5 Dec 2018
» Pham grinds out victory to reach 14/u final
ON COURT
- Introduced to tennis at age five, at primary school
- Represented Australia at the 2018 ITF World Junior Tennis competition in Bangkok
- Singles semifinalist at the 2018 Victorian Junior Claycourt Championships
- Won the 14/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park in December 2018
- Favourite surface to play on is hard court
- Admires Rafael Nadal: “I love how he goes about his business, he’s so professional. Not just on the court, but when he’s doing stuff off the court. He gives himself the best chance to win.”
Derek Pham in the news
Gibson, Walker, Preston into 16/u quarterfinals
12 December, 2019
Top seed Talia Gibson, third seed Lara Walker and 14/u champion Taylah Preston win through to the quarterfinals of the 16/u Australian Championships in Melbourne,
Read moreTop seed Talia Gibson, third seed Lara Walker and 14/u champion Taylah Preston win through to the quarterfinals of the 16/u Australian Championships in Melbourne,
Da Silva-Fick and Hijikata claim 18’s Australian Championships
8 December, 2018
Week one of the December Showdown has come to a close, with the 18/u Australian Champions being crowned at Melbourne Park today.
Read moreWeek one of the December Showdown has come to a close, with the 18/u Australian Champions being crowned at Melbourne Park today.
Gibson, Pham win Australian 14/u titles
6 December, 2018
West Australia's Talia Gibson and Derek Pham both won three-set finals at Mlebourne Park on Thursday to be crowned 14/u Australian champions at the December Showdown.
Read moreWest Australia's Talia Gibson and Derek Pham both won three-set finals at Mlebourne Park on Thursday to be crowned 14/u Australian champions at the December Showdown.
Pham grinds out victory to reach 14/u final
5 December, 2018
Derek Pham will meet Shogo Sanada in the boys' 14/u Australian Championships final, while Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz will take on Talia Gibson for the girls' title. The…
Read moreDerek Pham will meet Shogo Sanada in the boys' 14/u Australian Championships final, while Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz will take on Talia Gibson for the girls' title. The…
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