A farmer by profession, he was born in Trundle, in rural New South Wales, in 1892.

Todd reached the semi-finals of the 1915 Australasian Championships (losing to Horace Rice).

From 1916-17 Todd served during World War 1 and was badly injured in the leg when advancing against machine gun fire at the battle of Messines.

[3] He lost his first match at 1919 Australasian Championships to Allan North.

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