PLAYER PROFILE

Jeffrey Strydom

  • Birth PlaceSouth Africa
  • LivesAdelaide, Australia
  • PlaysRight-handed
  • Started playing tennis in South Africa where he was born.
  • Moved to Australia when he was eight years old.
  • Enjoys the “one-on-one” battle of tennis.
  • Long-term goals are to play tennis professionally and become the best player they can be.
  • Biggest inspiration is Rafael Nadal and other favourite players include Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
  • Describes his game style as aggressive and tries to get on top of the point early.
  • Won the 2023 14-and-under boys’ singles and doubles titles at the Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships.
  • Would steal Novak Djokovic’s backhand if he could.
  • Enjoys going to the beach and the gym and hanging out with his family and friends.
  • Attended inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in September 2023

Jeffrey Strydom in the news

Jeffrey Strydom: A rising star of Australian tennis
Jeffrey Strydom poses for a photo during the Talent Combine at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/JASON O'BRIEN
13 October, 2023

Meet Jeffrey Strydom, a 14-year-old from South Australia and one of Australia's most promising junior talents.
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Champions crowned at 2023 Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships
Singles champions Pauline Ma, Jennifer Ott, Jeffrey Strydom and Raphael Savelli at the 2023 Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships. Picture: Tennis SA
9 October, 2023

Pauline Ma, Jennifer Ott, Jeffrey Strydom and Raphael Savelli have been crowned the singles champions at the 2023 Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships in Adelaide.
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Top juniors to contest 2023 Australian Hardcourt Championships
South Australian Jeffrey Strydom is the top seed in the 14/u boys' singles draw at the 2023 Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships. Picture: Tennis Australia
2 October, 2023

The 2023 Australian Hardcourt Championships take place at the West Lakes Tennis Club in South Australia this week.
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Coaches undergo “eye-opening” education at Talent Combine
An off-court session at the Tennis Australia Talent Combine in Brisbane. Picture: Tennis Australia
27 September, 2023

Coach education has also been a focus at the inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in Brisbane.
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