
“It'd be huge, I'm telling you. It would be the best feeling.”
— John-Patrick Smith, 12 Jan 2021
» Sweeny, Tomic, Smith march on in AO 2021 qualifying
On court
- Started playing tennis aged seven
- The drive to follow a professional tennis career kicked in at age 17
- Trains at the Knoxville Racquet Club in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Enjoyed a successful junior career, peaking at No.6 in the ITF Junior rankings
- Represented the University of Tennessee from 2007 to 2011
- Named an All-American in singles and doubles for four straight years, one of only two players in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) history to achieve the feat
- Ranked No.1 in both singles and doubles during his American college career
- Named Southeastern Conference Athlete of the Year in 2011
- Won his first ITF Futures Pro Circuit event in 2011, securing the Oklahoma F19 title
- Broke into the world’s top 300 for the first time in May 2012
- Won his first Challenger title at the 2012 Winnetka Challenger
- Tennis idol is Andre Agassi
- Favourite surface is hard courts
- Feels his game most closely resembles that of John McEnroe
- Names Marcos Baghdatis as the toughest opponent he’s ever faced
- Dream tennis scenario would be to take on Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open
- Ultimate professional goal is to reach the world’s top 50
- Would want Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Russell Crowe and Will Ferrell sitting in his entourage during an Australian Open match at Rod Laver Arena
- Made Australian Open 2019 mixed doubles final with Astra Sharma
Off court
- Nickname is “JP” or “J-bomber”
- Enjoys rugby, surfing, and swimming
- Graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Economics
- Names democracy and capitalism as two of his loves
- His perfect day would involve sitting by the beach
- Would have followed a career on Wall Street had he not been a tennis player
Year-end ranking history
2020 | 310 |
2019 | 291 |
2018 | 200 |
2017 | 221 |
2016 | 232 |
2015 | 129 |
2014 | 201 |
2013 | 222 |
2012 | 246 |
2011 | 441 |
2010 | NR |
2009 | NR |
2008 | 1148 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2015 Drummondville CH
2013 Canada F6 ITF
2012 U.S.A F11 ITF, Winnetka CH
2011 U.S.A F19 ITF
Finals
2019 Puerto Vallarta CH
2018 Leon CH
2015 Vancouver CH
2014 Taipei City CH
2011 U.S.A. F26 ITF, U.S.A. F27 ITF
John-Patrick Smith in the news
Bernard Tomic qualifies for Australian Open 2021

14 January, 2021
Bernard Tomic has sealed his spot in the Australian Open 2021 main draw, capping off a successful qualifying campaign with victory against compatriot John-Patrick Smith in Doha.
Read moreBernard Tomic has sealed his spot in the Australian Open 2021 main draw, capping off a successful qualifying campaign with victory against compatriot John-Patrick Smith in Doha.
Three Aussies set for final Australian Open 2021 qualifying round

13 January, 2021
Dane Sweeny, John-Patrick Smith and Bernard Tomic are the last remaining Aussie hopes in Australian Open 2021 qualifying.
Read moreDane Sweeny, John-Patrick Smith and Bernard Tomic are the last remaining Aussie hopes in Australian Open 2021 qualifying.
Sweeny, Tomic, Smith march on in AO 2021 qualifying

12 January, 2021
As we approach the final round of Australian Open 2021 qualifying, there are still several Aussie players in contention to earn a main draw place.
Read moreAs we approach the final round of Australian Open 2021 qualifying, there are still several Aussie players in contention to earn a main draw place.
Aussies ready to continue AO 2021 qualifying quests

12 January, 2021
Australian Open 2021 qualifying continues, with nine Aussie players competing in second-round matches today.
Read moreAustralian Open 2021 qualifying continues, with nine Aussie players competing in second-round matches today.