Lloyd Harris, born on February 24, 1997, in Cape Town, South Africa, discovered his love for tennis at the tender age of 3. Despite exploring other national sports like rugby and cricket during his teenage years, Lloyd’s passion for tennis remained unwavering.

At 21, Lloyd achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 of the ATP Ranking, becoming only the fourth South African player to accomplish this feat in 15 years. His breakthrough performances in 2021, including reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open and his first ATP 500 final in Dubai, beating the likes of Nadal, Thiem and Shapovalov, propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 31 in the world. Lloyd’s journey in professional tennis has been marked by setbacks and triumphs. Despite a wrist injury in 2022 that hindered his progress, he underwent a successful operation and made a strong comeback in 2023, reclaiming his position in the top 150. In 2024 he is back to winning ways which he demonstrated impressively by winning the two ATP Challenger tournaments in Shenzen and Gwangju.

As a masterpiece of the Anthony Harris Academy and the MATCH Foundation, Lloyd embodies the effectiveness of the High-Performance programme in nurturing South African talent. He not only excels on the court but also serves as an ambassador, mentoring young players and inspiring aspiring tennis stars across South Africa. Lloyd’s dedication to giving back underscores his impact on the future of tennis development in the country.