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PLAYER PROFILE
Kimiko Cooper
- LivesSydney, Australia
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachTyson Destefano
- Started playing tennis aged four
- Enjoys competing and winning
- Names Miami (USA) as the favourite place she’s travelled
- Science is her favourite school subject
- If wasn’t pursuing professional tennis, would want to be a sports physiotherapist
- Believes her playing style most resembles Caroline Wozniacki
- Favourite fan memory is getting autographs from Ash Barty and Alex de Minaur at Australian Open 2017
- Member of the New South Wales 15-and-under girls team that won the Wayne Reid Cup at the 2023 National Teams Championships in July 2023
- Made her top-200 debut in the world junior rankings in September 2023
- Attended inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in September 2023
Kimiko Cooper in the news
Junior ranking movers: Five Australians inside the world’s top 10
![Hayden Jones in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia Hayden Jones in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/196164-700x450.jpg)
30 April, 2024
Hayden Jones is one of five Australian juniors currently ranked inside the world's top 10 across their sections.
Read moreHayden Jones is one of five Australian juniors currently ranked inside the world's top 10 across their sections.
Aussie teen Tahlia Kokkinis relishing experience at Australian Open 2024
![ON COURT 2024 AUSTRALIAN OPEN Tahlia Kokkinis in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/222161-700x450.jpg)
22 January, 2024
Queensland talent Tahlia Kokkinis scored her first Grand Slam win this week in the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships.
Read moreQueensland talent Tahlia Kokkinis scored her first Grand Slam win this week in the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships.
Strength in Aussie tennis on show at Australian Open 2024
![Aussie duo Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden are the top seeds in the Australian Open 2024 mixed doubles competition. Picture: Tennis Australia Aussie duo Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden are the top seeds in the Australian Open 2024 mixed doubles competition. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/221539-700x450.jpg)
21 January, 2024
Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden are among 20 Aussies scheduled to compete on day nine at Australian Open 2024.
Read moreStorm Hunter and Matt Ebden are among 20 Aussies scheduled to compete on day nine at Australian Open 2024.
Aussie qualifier Alana Subasic living out dream at Australian Open 2024
![Alana Subasic in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia Alana Subasic in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/220944-700x450.jpg)
21 January, 2024
Alana Subasic, a 16-year-old from Sydney, scored a breakthrough victory today in the Australian Open Junior Championships.
Read moreAlana Subasic, a 16-year-old from Sydney, scored a breakthrough victory today in the Australian Open Junior Championships.