PLAYER PROFILE
Kody Pearson
- Age24
- Born26 July 1999
- Birth PlaceSydney, (New South Wales)
- LivesNew South Wales
- PlaysRight-handed
“I came here with the goal of making a semi, and I've beaten that goal. So (l'm looking to) set a new one and hopefully come away with the championship.”
— Kody Pearson, 9 Dec 2016
» Pearson storms into 18/u boys’ final
On court
- Partnered Daniel Groundwater to win the 2011 Optus 12’s Australian Championships
- Singles finalist at the Optus 12s & 14s Spring Nationals, falling to doubles partner Benard Nkomba
- Since 2018-19 season, has played US college tennis at the University of Tulsa; he is majoring in exercise and sports science
- Won five straight matches to reach quarterfinals of ITF Futures event in Monastir as un unranked qualifier, among 25 matches he won in 2021.
- In 2022, advanced to first ITF Futures semifinals (Castelo Branco, Wellington)
- Cracked ATP top 1,000 for first time in December 2022
- A big fan of Roger Federer; ideal mixed doubles partner would be Kim Clijsters.
Year-end ranking history
| 2022 | 1065 |
| 2021 | 1369 |
| 2018 | 1966 |
| 2017 | 1858 |
| 2016 | 1404 |
| 2015 | 1997 |
| 2014 | 1714 |
Kody Pearson in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: Two weddings and five title winners
3 December, 2023
Australian Arina Rodionova won her 16th career ITF singles title this week. It is her seventh of a career-best season.
Read moreAustralian Arina Rodionova won her 16th career ITF singles title this week. It is her seventh of a career-best season.
Gibson secures biggest singles title on Australian Pro Tour
3 December, 2023
The future looks bright for Australian tennis, with three teenage talents scooping the women's titles at the Gold Coast Tennis International this week.
Read moreThe future looks bright for Australian tennis, with three teenage talents scooping the women's titles at the Gold Coast Tennis International this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Promising Australian teens scoop ITF titles
12 November, 2023
Rising teens Edward Winter and Stefani Webb were among four Australians to win ITF titles this week.
Read moreRising teens Edward Winter and Stefani Webb were among four Australians to win ITF titles this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: A record-breaking week in Australian tennis
8 October, 2023
Rinky Hijikata was one of the most outstanding Aussie performers this week, recording a milestone first top-50 singles win.
Read moreRinky Hijikata was one of the most outstanding Aussie performers this week, recording a milestone first top-50 singles win.
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