
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
- Selected to represent Australia in the 2024 Junior Davis Cup
Jeffrey Strydom in the news
Aussie Weekly Wrap: Joint and Preston cruise to Cancun crown

17 February, 2025
Maya Joint and Taylah Preston emerge victorious in Cancun, headlining a stellar week for Australian players on tour.
Read moreMaya Joint and Taylah Preston emerge victorious in Cancun, headlining a stellar week for Australian players on tour.
Aussie weekly wrap: Duckworth back in the winner’s circle in China

14 October, 2024
A match-point saving feat drove James Duckworth to his 15th ATP Challenger trophy in Hangzhou, while Omar Jasika and Destanee Aiava defended titles in Cairns.
Read moreA match-point saving feat drove James Duckworth to his 15th ATP Challenger trophy in Hangzhou, while Omar Jasika and Destanee Aiava defended titles in Cairns.
Aussie weekly wrap: Emerson Jones clinches big junior title in Italy

27 May, 2024
Rising star Emerson Jones was one of many Australians posting impressive results at tournaments across the world this week.
Read moreRising star Emerson Jones was one of many Australians posting impressive results at tournaments across the world this week.
Australian teams named for 2024 Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup

10 May, 2024
Cruz Hewitt is among the six players selected to represent Australia at an Asia-Oceania qualifying event in Kazakhstan this month.
Read moreCruz Hewitt is among the six players selected to represent Australia at an Asia-Oceania qualifying event in Kazakhstan this month.