soonwoo kwon

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Kwon Soon-woo (Korean: 권순우; born December 2, 1997) is a professional tennis player from South Korea.

Career Highlights and Background

  • Early Life: Born in Sangju, South Korea, he began playing tennis at age 10 and moved to Seoul at 16 to pursue his professional career.
  • ATP Career: He turned professional in 2015. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 52 in November 2021. He won his maiden ATP Tour title at the Astana Open in 2021.
  • Playing Style: He favors hard courts and is known for his down-the-line forehand and drop shot.
  • Davis Cup: Kwon has been a long-time representative for South Korea in the Davis Cup, notably securing a victory over top-20 player Félix Auger-Aliassime during the 2022 Davis Cup Finals.

Recent Activity (as of September 2026)

  • Following his military discharge in July 2026, Kwon participated in a demanding series of tournaments, including Wimbledon and several events in North America.
  • In August 2026, he competed in the qualifiers for the US Open but was forced to retire during his first-round match against Dušan Lajović due to physical exhaustion.