Cooper Williams
Cooper Williams (born June 17, 2005) is an American tennis player. He has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 847, achieved on November 11, 2024 and a doubles ranking of No. 516, achieved on June 12, 2023.
Williams won the boys' doubles title alongside compatriot Learner Tien at the 2023 Australian Open in January 2023.[1][2]
Early life
Born and raised in New York City, Williams attended St. Bernard's School on the Upper East Side from Kindergarten to seventh grade. He graduated from Dwight School Global in June 2023. Williams relocated to Boca Raton, Florida during the Covid pandemic, where he works with fitness coach, Richard Woodruff.[3][4]
Career
Alongside partner Learner Tien, Williams won the junior Australian Open doubles in January 2023, defeating Alexander Blockx and João Fonseca in the final 6–4, 6–4.[5][6]
College
Williams played his Freshman season of college tennis at Harvard, where he earned All-America singles status and 2024 NCAA Rookie of the Year. He led the Crimson to its highest NCAA ranking in program history, #6 in the nation. Williams now plays for Duke University.
Junior Grand Slam finals
Doubles: 1 (1 title)
Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Win | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard | ![]() |
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6–4, 6–4 |
References
- ^ "Cooper Williams". ATPtour.com.
- ^ "Cooper Williams". Itftennis.com.
- ^ "Inside Florida Tennis: Australian Open Junior Draw & Pro Update". ustaflorida.com.
- ^ "Episode 67 – Cooper Williams & Richard Woodruff". Payers & Players Tennis Podcast.
- ^ "Remember the name: Alexander Blockx, 17-year-old Belgian, is in singles and doubles finals at Australian Open". hln.be.
- ^ "A.Blockx & J.Fonseca Vs.L.Tien & C.Williams". Ausopen.com.