Kevin Anderson

  • Date of birth: May 18, 1986
  • Birthplace:  Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Residence: Champaign, IL, USA
  • Height: 6'8'' (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 190 lbs (88 kg)
  • Plays: Right-handed; two-handed backhand


Kevin Anderson was born May 18, 1986 in Johannesburg.

He became the top-ranked South African player on March 10, 2008 after making the final at the 2008 Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas. He achieved a career-high ranking of #58 on October 25, 2010.

Anderson has represented South Africa in both Davis Cup play and in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.