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

Ranking Movers: Duckworth rises after ATP Challenger crown
James Duckworth (Getty Images)
24 April, 2025

James Duckworth headlines the improvers in the latest edition of Ranking Movers after he won his first ATP Challenger title of the season in Mexico.
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Aussie Weekly Wrap: Duckworth impresses in Mexico
James Duckworth (Getty Images)
31 March, 2025

James Duckworth advanced to another ATP Challenger final in Mexico this week - the 28th Challenger final of his career. He headlines a strong week for the Aussies…
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Launceston: Kubler ends Hewitt’s run, Cabrera scoops women’s title
Jason Kubler (R) shakes hands with Cruz Hewitt after winning their Australian Pro Tour final in Launceston. (Photo: Nick Hanson/Tennis Australia)
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.
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Aussie Weekly Wrap: Joint and Preston cruise to Cancun crown
Maya Joint Cancun
17 February, 2025

Maya Joint and Taylah Preston emerge victorious in Cancun, headlining a stellar week for Australian players on tour.
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