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

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in January 2023.

Early life

Born and raised in

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, Williams attended St. Bernard's School on the

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from Kindergarten to seventh grade. He graduated from Dwight School Global in June 2023. Williams relocated to

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during the Covid pandemic, where he works with fitness coach, Richard Woodruff.

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.

College

Williams played his Freshman season of college tennis at

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, 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

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Junior Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 1 (1 title)

References

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