PLAYER PROFILE

John Peers

  • Age35
  • Born25 July 1988
  • Birth PlaceMelbourne, Victoria
  • LivesMelbourne, Victoria
  • Height185 cm
  • PlaysRight-handed
  • CoachChris Eaton
“It's great to be able to give back a little bit; I know I look up to the guys who came before me as well and always still touch base with them, so to be able to have that connection is always helpful.”

— John Peers, 10 Jul 2019

» Aussies Schoolkate, Peers win at Wimbledon

On court

  • Started playing tennis as soon as he could walk, as he had a tennis court in his backyard
  • His mum, Elizabeth played professional tennis and sister, Sally currently plays on the tour
  • Secured his first ITF junior doubles title in New Caledonia in 2005
  • Claimed his maiden ITF Futures Pro Circuit singles and doubles titles in Venezuela in 2011
  • Captured five Challenger doubles titles in 2012
  • Reached the final of the ITF Futures Pro Circuit in Arkansas in 2012
  • Enjoyed a break out 2015 with Jamie Murray, winning doubles titles in Brisbane and Hamburg en route to a ranking of World No.5
  • Established dominance with Henri Kontinen in 2016 with five doubles titles that included the Paris Masters and ATP World Tour Finals; defended ATP Finals title in 2017
  • Won first Grand Slam doubles championship at Australian Open 2017 with Henri Kontinen
  • Also in 2017, peaked at a career-high doubles ranking of world No.2
  • From November 2016 to August 2018, won 10 consecutive doubles finals (all with Kontinen)
  • Returned to the AO final in 2019 (again with Kontinen) before falling to Frenchmen Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut
  • With Filip Polasek, won 2021 Indian Wells doubles title for fourth career ATP Masters trophy
  • In 2022, combined with fellow Australian Storm Sanders to win his first major mixed doubles title at the US Open
  • Among career highlights include representing Australia in the Davis Cup; made his competition debut in 2016 against the United States at Kooyong in the first round of the World Group
  • Admires Roger Federer because he is an all-court player
  • Favourite tournament is Wimbledon because it was the first Grand Slam he played and he admires the history of the event.

Off court

  • Hobbies include golf, surfing, AFL (he’s an Essendon fan) and cricket
  • Favourite food is chicken parmigiana
  • Favourite band is Coldplay.

Year-end doubles ranking history

2022 37
2021 13
2020 28
2019 26
2018 23
2017 4
2016 9
2015 8
2014 43
2013 29
2012 78
2011 357
2008 1175

John Peers in the news

Australian women achieve 10-year first in doubles at Indian Wells
Czech Katerina Siniakova and Australian Storm Hunter are through to the Indian Wells quarterfinals. Picture: Getty Images
12 March, 2024

Two Australians, Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez, have progressed to the women's doubles quarterfinals at the WTA 1000 tournament in Indian Wells.
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De Minaur matches best Indian Wells result
Alex de Minaur in action at Indian Wells (Getty Images)
11 March, 2024

Alex de Minaur has charged into the fourth round of the ATP-WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells after a 7-5 6-0 win over 20th seed Alexander Bublik.
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Aussie weekly wrap: Nine Australian players celebrate title-winning runs
Ellen Perez and Alex de Minaur celebrating title-winning runs. Pictures: Getty Images
4 March, 2024

Australian players are shining brightly on the world stage, with Ellen Perez and Alex de Minaur among nine Aussies to scoop a title this week.
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De Minaur advances to Acapulco final for a second straight year
Alex de Minaur will contest the Acapulco final for a second straight year.
2 March, 2024

With a ninth straight match win at the ATP 500 tournament, Alex de Minaur reaches the Acapulco final for a second straight year.
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