Age: 32

Height: 2.03 metres

Weight: 93kg

Highest ATP Ranking: 7 (2018)

Best Grand Slam Result: Final (US Open 2017), Final (Wimbledon 2018)

Best Wimbledon Result: Final (2018)

Country: South Africa


Whilst Kevin Anderson has been playing professionally for 11 years, the last 18 months have seen him secure 3 titles. 2018 saw Anderson achieve his best result to date. Reaching the finals of Wimbledon, coming up against Novak Djokovic in a hard fought match. He had a successful start to 2019, winning the Tata Open Maharashtra in India. Gaining his first title for the year, with a current ATP ranking of world No.8. He faced a tough opponent in the form of Roger Federer in the quarter finals of the Miami Open. He has been flying the flag for his home country for a number of years, becoming both the lowest-ranked player to reach a US Open final since 1973 and the first South African player to reach a US Open final in the open era in 2017. He was also the tallest finalist in the Open Era, standing at 6-foot-8! He has been part of some memorable matches at Grand Slams including a marathon 5-set match against former world number 1 Novak Djokovic in 2015. Known for his extraordinary serve, he will be hoping to draw on his experience and powerful strokes for a successful grass court season.