John-Patrick Smith | Bio | ATP Tour

Nicknames are JPand J-Man.
Speaks Indonesian and English.
Started playing tennis at age 7 with his brother.
Parents, Kevin and Susan, are both teachers; brother, Stephen, is an engineer.
Likes playing on a fast hard-court and favourite shot is his serve.
Favourite tournament is Australian Open.
Idol growing up was Ivan Lendl.
Hobbies include swimming, rugby and cricket.
Fan of New York Yankees (baseball) and NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
SupportsHabitat for Humanity, which helps build homes for families in need.
Attended University of Tennessee, where heearned two degrees in economics, was named 2011 SEC Male Athlete of the Year and became 2nd player ever to be a four-time All-American in both singles and doubles (2008-11).

(UPDATED 22 FEBRUARY 2021)

Former World No. 6 junior achieved career-high No. 108 after qualifying at 2015 US Open.
Defeated countryman Tomic for 1st ATP Tour win en route to 1st SF at 2015 Newport.
Captured 1st ATP Tour doubles title at 2018 Atlanta w/Monroe.
Advanced to 2019 Australian Open mixed doubles final w/Sharma, as well as men’s doubles QFs at 2017 US Open w/Monroe and 2021 Australian Open w/Ebden.
Played college tennis at University of Tennessee, where he earned 2 degrees in economics, was named 2011 SEC Male Athlete of the Year and became 2nd four-time All-American in both singles and doubles (2008-11).

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