Soonwoo Kwon has established himself as one of South Korea’s most successful players with a career high singles rank of no 52. Known for his technical proficiency and gritty play-style, he has spent much of his career competing on the ATP Tour and Challenger circuit. Let’s see what his current racquet setup is.
Soonwoo Kwon’s tennis racquet
Soonwoo Kwon’s racquet is a Yonex Percept 97D, a model also used by Luciano Darderi. Kwon strings it with black strings, which I would assume are Yonex Polytour Strike. Yonex is now phasing out this string, so we will see if he shows up with the new PT Force or another string. If you know more about Kwon’s racquet specs or string tension, feel free to comment below.
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Player Profile
- Born: Sangju, South Korea, December 2, 1997
- Turned Professional: 2015
- Playing Style: Right-handed with a two-handed backhand
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Coach: Daniel Yoo
Career Highlights
- Career-High Ranking: Kwon reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 52 on November 1, 2021.
- ATP Titles: He has captured two ATP Tour singles titles in his career, winning the Astana Open in 2021 and the Adelaide International 2 in 2023.
- Grand Slam Performance: His best Grand Slam singles result is a third-round appearance at the 2021 French Open.
- Challenger Success: Kwon has been a strong force on the ATP Challenger Tour, securing six career titles. His 2026 season has seen him win three titles here, including victories in Wuxi and Gwangju.
- National Representation: A key member of the South Korean team and the Davis Cup squad, holding a strong career win-loss record in the competition.
After taking time away from the tour in 2025 for his military service, Kwon returned to the tour in 2026. He successfully qualified for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where he reached the second round.
