He was the brother of Australian singles finalist James Willard.

Aubrey Willard served as a driver in the DAC in World war 1.

He made his debut at the Australasian championships in 1922 and lost in round three to Andrew Huthnance.

[2] At the Australasian championships in 1925, Willard lost in the quarter-finals to Gerald Patterson.

[6] In 1934 Willard lost in round three to Adrian Quist and then turned professional, becoming a coach.