Class: FR-HS
Height: 6-1
Weight: 165 pounds
Previous School: Mentone Grammar
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

2007-08 (Freshman) Fall: Posted a 4-2 singles record to begin his collegiate career ... Notched his first win over a ranked opponent after defeating Arizona State's Juan Carlos Rebeza, who was 40th in the country, 6-4 ... In doubles play, teamed with Chris Nowak and Joost of Arkansas to post a 4-1 record.

High School: Ranked as high as 167 in the ITF ranking and 11 in the Australian Junior Ranking ... Advanced to the second round of qualifying in the Melbourne Park Futures ... In 2005, was a quarterfinalist in the Australian 18's National Championships ... Other activities include AFL, cricket and surfing.

Personal: John William Peers ... Son of Bill and Elizabeth Peers ... Born July 25, 1988 ... Father, Bill, and uncle, Robert Peers, played in the Victoria Amateur Football (AFL) .. Mother, Elizabeth, was a WTA professional tennis player who participated in prestigious tournaments such as Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Austrailian Open, in which she advanced to the doubles semifinals ... Is undecided on a major.