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PLAYER PROFILE
Jordan Kerr
- Age44
- Born26 October 1979
- Birth PlaceAdelaide, South Australia
- LivesAdelaide, South Australia
- Height180 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachGrant Kerr
- Pro Since1998
On court
- took up the sport at the age of five
- was his dream to become a professional tennis player like his father, Grant, and mother, Susie.
- achieved the proudest moment of his career in 2003 when he won his first ATP doubles title in Newport
- achieved another goal in 2008 when he represented Australia at the Beijing Olympics
- says the hardest thing about being a touring tennis player is sustaining a serious relationship
Off court
- enjoys watching football – and avid Essendon fan – and cricket, going to the beach, watching movies and having a few quiet beers with mates
- sporting hero is Michael Jordan
- motto is Sero sed serio – late, but in earnest.
- dream holiday is “somewhere tropical, secluded and on the beach”
- favourite food is chicken with peppercorn sauce
- favourite band is U2
- favourite movies are The Last Samurai, Good Will Hunting and Wedding Crashers
Jordan Kerr in the news
Groth outgunned by Nishikori
![Groth-Wimbledon Groth-Wimbledon](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Groth-Wimbledon-700x450.jpg)
28 June, 2016
Fifth seed Kei Nishikori proved too strong for Australia's Sam Groth on No.1 Court on Monday at Wimbledon, completing a straight-sets victory.
Read moreFifth seed Kei Nishikori proved too strong for Australia's Sam Groth on No.1 Court on Monday at Wimbledon, completing a straight-sets victory.
Aussies in action: Ebden eyes third round
![Matthew Ebden Matthew Ebden in action at the 2012 US Open; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Ebden-US-Open-2-700x450.jpg)
30 August, 2012
Matthew Ebden will attempt to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career on Day 4 of the 2012 US Open.
Read moreMatthew Ebden will attempt to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career on Day 4 of the 2012 US Open.
Aussies in doubles action on Day 7
![Anastasia Rodionova and Jarmila Gajdosova Aussie 14th seeds Anastasia Rodionova (L) and Jarmila Gajdosova in action in the women's doubles competition at Roland Garros; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Gajdosova-Rodionova-700x450.jpg)
2 June, 2012
With no Aussies in singles action on Saturday, the green-and-gold will get its chance to shine on the doubles court on Day 7 at the French Open.
Read moreWith no Aussies in singles action on Saturday, the green-and-gold will get its chance to shine on the doubles court on Day 7 at the French Open.
Tomic, Gajdosova to fly flag on Day 5
![Bernard Tomic and Jarmila Gajdosova Bernard Tomic (L) and Jarmila Gajdosova will play their second round matches on Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Bernie-and-Jarka-700x450.jpg)
31 May, 2012
Bernard Tomic and Jarmila Gajdosova will attempt to join Sam Stosur in the third round at Roland Garros when they take to the court on Day 5 at the French Open.
Read moreBernard Tomic and Jarmila Gajdosova will attempt to join Sam Stosur in the third round at Roland Garros when they take to the court on Day 5 at the French Open.