Akira Santillan
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About
Professional tennis player known for representing both Australia and Japan. He has played in the Australian Open, the French Open, and in the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.
Before Fame
He lived the first 8 years of his life in Japan before his family relocated to the Gold Coast, Australia. He eventually a citizen of Australia. He played most of his junior tennis career at the Gold Coast before he moved to Brisbane. There he joined the national academy program at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
Trivia
He has been a lifelong fan of Pokemon. He enjoys hiking, exploring nature, and traveling. He holds dual citizenship in both Australia and Japan.
Family Life
He was born in Tokyo, Japan. His mother was Japanese and his father was South African of Spanish descent.
Associated With
He was coached by Mark Woodforde until 2018.
