Kent Yamazaki and Bob Brett Tennis Foundation

Kent Yamazaki and Bob Brett Tennis Foundation Bob Brett first met Kent Yamazaki at the 2018 December Showdown at Melbourne Park, Australia, and became a mentor and a friend.

Created in honour of Kent Yamazaki (20 Jul 2004 in Perth– 29 Jan 2020), the foundation aims to offer financial support to further develop and mentor financially and socially disadvantaged youth who are passionate about tennis and ongoing education. Bob Brett (13 Nov 1953 in Melbourne– 5 Jan 2021) is an Australian tennis coach who spent 35 years on the ATP circuit coaching the world’s top ranked

tennis players such as Boris Becker, Goran Ivanišević, Johan Kriek, Andrei Medvedev, Mario Ancic, Nicolas Kiefer, and Marin Čilić whilst they were at the top of their sport. Bob quickly realised that Kent was a rare junior player motivated to excel in both tennis and in his academic school life where he loved maths and science. To pass on Kent’s spirit of sportsmanship, academic effort and tennis achievement, Bob offered to establish the Kent Yamazaki Foundation, which Kent’s family amended to the Kent Yamazaki and Bob Brett Foundation Trust, due to their respect for Bob and their appreciation for his support for Kent. The beneficiaries of the Foundation’s charity efforts will be selected from young Australian players who are seen to be hard-working both on the court and at school. The Kent Yamazaki & Bob Brett Tennis Foundation has been granted the opportunity to assist athletes financially where they meet the selection criteria aligning with the vision articulated in Bob’s coaching and life philosophy. The fund’s sole purpose is to assist young Australians who are under financial hardship with the costs associated with pursuing the sport of tennis to ensure continued development can occur.

04/01/2026

January 5, 2026.
Five years have passed since the great tennis coach Bob Brett left us.

In quiet moments, we still find ourselves guided by his words and the example he set —
lessons that continue to push us forward.

The values we uphold — GRIT, PASSION, and FRIENDSHIP — are the most important messages Bob Brett left with us.
They are principles he lived by, and they continue to light our path, now and into the future.

Bob Brett’s legacy lives on not only through his teachings, but through the champions he helped shape —
Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic, Marin Čilić, and Johan Kriek — all Grand Slam champions.

He also shared a deep and meaningful connection with Japanese tennis.
Bob served as a coach and mentor to Shuzo Matsuoka, who reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals,
and later contributed as a coach to the Shuzo Challenge, an elite training program founded by Matsuoka to develop young talent.
Kei Nishikori, one of Japan’s greatest players, is also a graduate of the Shuzo Challenge.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who co-hosted our charity events together with our Foundation.
Your support and shared commitment helped carry Bob Brett’s values forward.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have so generously supported our Foundation through their donations.
Your kindness and generosity mean more to us than words can express.

His impact on tennis — and on people across generations and borders — will never be forgotten.

We extend our sincere thanks to .central.perthwa, .west, and for their support in providing the venue for our annual charity event.






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25/12/2025

A huge thank you to YONEX Australia for your incredible support! 🙌🎾✨

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the YONEX Kent Yamazaki Bob Brett Team Cup — a tournament that has now become a year-end tradition in the Perth community. 🎉🌟
YONEX Australia has supported Kent and this event for eight amazing years, and we are truly grateful for your partnership. 💛🤝

Thank you for the generous YONEX goods and for empowering the next generation of players! 🏆🎒🔥
Your support means the world to us. 🙏💙**


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Congratulations to the five junior players selected for the 2024 Kent Yamazaki & Bob Brett Scholarship Fund! Your unwave...
17/09/2024

Congratulations to the five junior players selected for the 2024 Kent Yamazaki & Bob Brett Scholarship Fund! Your unwavering dedication to tennis truly shines, and we are thrilled to recognize your relentless efforts with this prestigious award. Your commitment to the sport has undoubtedly paid off, and we are proud to celebrate your well-deserved success.

This achievement is made possible thanks to the support of , Michael Paterson & Associates, , Precision Fund Management, The Giorgetta Charity Fund, and .

A heartfelt thank you to , , , and for partnering with us and organizing the UTR & Pickleball events. Your collaboration was key in making this event a resounding success.

Special thanks to Brad Ladyman, and and

Your encouragement has been truly inspiring.

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Wishing the U18 Swannies the best of luck as they compete in the 2024 Pizzey Cup in Tasmania.Tomio handed over the state...
02/05/2024

Wishing the U18 Swannies the best of luck as they compete in the 2024 Pizzey Cup in Tasmania.

Tomio handed over the state team’s mascot, “WASSA,” to Co Captain Alice Stevens. We’re grateful for the chance to let WASSA soar alongside the state team.

Scholarship applications open from February 1 - 29 for junior tennis players who fulfil the relevant scholarship criteri...
12/01/2024

Scholarship applications open from February 1 - 29 for junior tennis players who fulfil the relevant scholarship criteria.

Registration Open 1 FEB 2024
https://kentyamazaki-bobbrett.org

Proudly supported by
Michael Paterson & Associates
 
Precision Fund Management
Crosbie Business Services
The Giorgetta Charity Fund
 
 

Thanks to our Committee Members 


 
 
 
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Brad Ladyman
 

 , Robert, Athan , thanks for your love to Kent & support.

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28/12/2023

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Finally We received trophies & shields for our event.
18/12/2023

Finally We received trophies & shields for our event.




















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