PLAYER PROFILE
Kody Pearson
- Age25
- 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
Launceston: Kubler ends Hewitt’s run, Cabrera scoops women’s title
3 March, 2025
Qualifier Cruz Hewitt’s breakout run ended at the hands of a resurgent Jason Kubler at the Pro Tour event in Launceston, while Lizette Cabrera won the women’s title.
Read moreQualifier Cruz Hewitt’s breakout run ended at the hands of a resurgent Jason Kubler at the Pro Tour event in Launceston, while Lizette Cabrera won the women’s title.
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: Thompson, De Minaur in Aussie Masters first
4 November, 2024
Jordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur ensured two Aussies advanced to the Paris Masters last eight for the first time.
Read moreJordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur ensured two Aussies advanced to the Paris Masters last eight for the first time.
Ranking movers: Olivia Gadecki becomes Australia’s new top-ranked woman
16 September, 2024
Olivia Gadecki makes her top-100 debut in singles this week after her breakout run at a WTA 500 tournament in Mexico.
Read moreOlivia Gadecki makes her top-100 debut in singles this week after her breakout run at a WTA 500 tournament in Mexico.
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