
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

13 October, 2023
Meet Jeffrey Strydom, a 14-year-old from South Australia and one of Australia's most promising junior talents.
Read moreMeet Jeffrey Strydom, a 14-year-old from South Australia and one of Australia's most promising junior talents.
Champions crowned at 2023 Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships

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.
Read morePauline Ma, Jennifer Ott, Jeffrey Strydom and Raphael Savelli have been crowned the singles champions at the 2023 Australian Junior Hardcourt Championships in Adelaide.
Top juniors to contest 2023 Australian Hardcourt Championships

2 October, 2023
The 2023 Australian Hardcourt Championships take place at the West Lakes Tennis Club in South Australia this week.
Read moreThe 2023 Australian Hardcourt Championships take place at the West Lakes Tennis Club in South Australia this week.
Coaches undergo “eye-opening” education at Talent Combine

27 September, 2023
Coach education has also been a focus at the inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in Brisbane.
Read moreCoach education has also been a focus at the inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in Brisbane.