Cooper Williams (born June 17, 2005) is an American tennis player. Williams has a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 847 on November 11, 2024. He also has a career-high doubles ranking of No. 516 on June 12, 2023. He won the boys' doubles title alongside compatriot Learner Tien at the 2023 Australian Open in January 2023.[1][2]

Cooper Williams
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceBoca Raton, Florida
Born (2005-06-17) June 17, 2005 (age 19)
New York City
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Prize moneyUS $19,141
Singles
Career record0–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 847 (November 11, 2024)
Current rankingNo. 847 (November 11, 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open Junior3R (2023)
French Open JuniorQF (2023)
Wimbledon JuniorSF (2023)
US Open JuniorQF (2023)
Doubles
Career record0–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 516 (June 12, 2023)
Current rankingNo. 1432 (November 4, 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open JuniorW (2023)
French Open JuniorQF (2023)
Wimbledon JuniorQF (2023)
US Open JuniorQF (2023)
Last updated on: November 16, 2024.

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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Doubles: 1 (1 title)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 2023 Australian Open Hard   Learner Tien   Alexander Blockx
  João Fonseca
6–4, 6–4

References

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  1. ^ "Cooper Williams". ATPtour.com.
  2. ^ "Cooper Williams". Itftennis.com.
  3. ^ "Inside Florida Tennis: Australian Open Junior Draw & Pro Update". ustaflorida.com.
  4. ^ "Episode 67 – Cooper Williams & Richard Woodruff". Payers & Players Tennis Podcast.
  5. ^ "Remember the name: Alexander Blockx, 17-year-old Belgian, is in singles and doubles finals at Australian Open". hln.be.
  6. ^ "A.Blockx & J.Fonseca Vs.L.Tien & C.Williams". Ausopen.com.