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Matthew Ebden

Ebden at the 2022 French Open
Country (sports)	Australia
Residence	Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Born	(1987-11-26) 26 November 1987 (age 37) Durban, South Africa
Turned pro	2006
Retired	2022 (singles)
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Omar Hejleh
Prize money	US$6,498,384
Singles
Career record	79–129 (37.98% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 39 (22 October 2018)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019)
French Open	1R (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019)
Wimbledon	3R (2018)
US Open	2R (2012, 2014, 2018)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2024)
Doubles
Career record	205–165 (55.41% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	12
Highest ranking	No. 1 (26 February 2024)
Current ranking	No. 13 (2 December 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	W (2024)
French Open	SF (2024)
Wimbledon	W (2022)
US Open	F (2023)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	SF (2023)
Olympic Games	W (2024)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	W (2013)
French Open	QF (2022, 2024)
Wimbledon	F (2022)
US Open	QF (2022, 2024)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	QF (2024)
Medal record Olympic Games Gold 2024 Paris Men's doubles Commonwealth Games Bronze 2010 Delhi Singles

Matthew Ebden (born 26 November 1987) is an Australian professional tennis player. He became the world's top-ranked doubles player in February 2024.

Ebden has won three major tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams. He won the Wimbledon Championships in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2024, both in men's doubles. He also won the Australian Open in mixed doubles in 2013. A big highlight was winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in men's doubles.

He has also been a runner-up in several other big tournaments. These include the Australian Open (2022) and US Open (2023) in men's doubles. He also reached the finals of the Australian Open (2021) and Wimbledon Championships (2022) in mixed doubles. Ebden has won 12 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, including important ones like the Indian Wells Masters (2023) and Miami Open (2024).

In singles, Ebden reached his highest ranking of world No. 39 in October 2018. He was a runner-up at the 2017 Hall of Fame Championships. His best result at a Grand Slam in singles was reaching the third round of Wimbledon in 2018. He has played for Australia in the Davis Cup since 2012 and won a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

About Matthew Ebden

Matthew Ebden was born in Durban, South Africa. His parents are Charles and Ann Ebden. He went to Hale School in Wembley Downs, Australia.

He is studying for a business degree while playing tennis full-time. In Perth, he plays for the Wembley Downs Tennis Club. He married Kim Doig, a lawyer, in 2012. Matthew became a father in February 2022 when his son was born.

Ebden's Tennis Journey

Matthew Ebden started his tennis career by playing in smaller tournaments. These events, called Futures events, helped him improve his skills and ranking. By the end of 2009, he was doing very well, winning three out of four tournaments he entered.

Starting His Professional Career

In 2007, Ebden tried to qualify for the Australian Open. He won his first Futures event in the USA that year. He kept trying to qualify for the Australian Open in 2008 and 2009. He won more Futures tournaments in Korea and Australia during this time.

2010: First Big Wins

Ebden started 2010 by qualifying for the Brisbane International. He surprised everyone by beating a top-ranked player, Jürgen Melzer. He also qualified for the Australian Open but lost in the first round.

He represented Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He won a bronze medal in singles by beating fellow Australian Peter Luczak.

2011: Reaching New Heights

In 2011, Ebden continued to do well. He reached the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International. He also played against top players like Rafael Nadal at the Aegon Championships.

He won two doubles titles in a row in the USA. Later that year, he had a great run at the Shanghai Masters. He reached the quarterfinals, which helped his ranking jump to world No. 80.

2012: Grand Slam Doubles Debut

Ebden started 2012 by reaching a doubles final in Sydney. He also played in the Australian Open, reaching the second round in singles. He made his debut for the Australian Davis Cup team, winning his matches.

He reached the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters. This was a big achievement for him. He also won another doubles title in Atlanta.

2013: First Grand Slam Title

Ebden won his first Grand Slam title in 2013! He won the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open with his partner, Jarmila Gajdošová. They were the first all-Australian team to win this title since 2005.

He also won his first Challenger title in Nottingham, UK. He finished the year ranked No. 68 in singles, his highest year-end ranking at that time.

2014: Doubles Success

In 2014, Ebden won his first ATP Tour 500 doubles title in Mexico. He partnered with Kevin Anderson. He also played against top players like Andy Murray in singles.

2015: Overcoming Challenges

After some tough years, Ebden started to find his form again in 2015. He won two Challenger titles in the UK and Australia. These wins helped him get a wildcard entry into Wimbledon. He won his first main draw match there before losing to John Isner.

2016: Dealing with Injuries

The year 2016 was difficult for Ebden due to injuries. He played his last match in February and was off the tour for seven months. This caused his ranking to drop significantly.

2017: Back to the Top 100

Ebden made a strong comeback in 2017. He reached his first ATP singles final at the Hall of Fame Championships. He won two Challenger titles in Australia and Japan. These victories helped him return to the top 100 in singles.

2018: Best Singles Ranking

2018 was Ebden's best year in singles. He beat a top-20 player at the Australian Open. At Wimbledon, he reached the third round for the first time in a Grand Slam. This achievement pushed him into the world's top 50. He later reached his career-high singles ranking of world No. 39.

2019-2021: Focusing on Doubles

After 2018, Ebden's singles ranking dropped. He started focusing more on doubles. In 2021, he reached the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open with Samantha Stosur. He also reached two Grand Slam quarterfinals in men's doubles.

2022: Wimbledon Champion and Doubles Finalist

2022 was a fantastic year for Ebden in doubles. He reached the men's doubles final at the Australian Open with Max Purcell. They then won the Wimbledon Championships men's doubles title in a thrilling five-set match. At Wimbledon, he also reached the mixed doubles final with Samantha Stosur.

2023: New Partner and Top Ranking

In 2023, Ebden teamed up with Rohan Bopanna. They quickly found success, winning their first title together in Doha. They then won their first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells. This win made Ebden Australia's top men's doubles player. He reached a new career-high doubles ranking of world No. 4. They also reached the finals of the US Open and two other Masters 1000 events.

2024: Australian Open Champion and Olympic Gold

Ebden and Bopanna continued their success in 2024. They won the Australian Open men's doubles title. This victory made Ebden the world No. 1 in doubles for the first time in his career.

At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Ebden won a gold medal in men's doubles with his partner John Peers. This was Australia's first tennis gold medal since 1996! He also played in singles and mixed doubles at the Olympics.

Major Tournament Finals

Matthew Ebden has played in many important finals throughout his career.

Grand Slam Doubles Finals

• 2022 Australian Open: Lost in the final with Max Purcell.
• 2022 Wimbledon Championships: Won the title with Max Purcell.
• 2023 US Open: Lost in the final with Rohan Bopanna.
• 2024 Australian Open: Won the title with Rohan Bopanna.

Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Finals

• 2013 Australian Open: Won the title with Jarmila Gajdošová.
• 2021 Australian Open: Lost in the final with Samantha Stosur.
• 2022 Wimbledon Championships: Lost in the final with Samantha Stosur.

Olympic Doubles Final

• 2024 Paris Olympics: Won the gold medal with John Peers.

Masters 1000 Doubles Finals

• 2023 Indian Wells Masters: Won the title with Rohan Bopanna.
• 2023 Madrid Open: Lost in the final with Rohan Bopanna.
• 2023 Shanghai Masters: Lost in the final with Rohan Bopanna.
• 2023 Paris Masters: Lost in the final with Rohan Bopanna.
• 2024 Miami Open: Won the title with Rohan Bopanna.

Team Tennis Competitions

Ebden has proudly represented Australia in team events.

Davis Cup Matches

He has a strong record in the Davis Cup, winning 15 out of 18 matches. He has helped Australia reach the finals twice, in 2022 and 2023.

Olympic Games Matches

Ebden won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

• 2024 Paris Olympics - Men's Doubles: Won all 5 matches with John Peers to win the gold medal.
• 2024 Paris Olympics - Mixed Doubles: Won 1 match and lost 1 match with Ellen Perez.
• 2024 Paris Olympics - Men's Singles: Lost his only match to Novak Djokovic.

United Cup Matches

Ebden has played mixed doubles for Australia in the United Cup. In 2024, he won 3 matches and lost 1 with his partner Storm Hunter.

Hopman Cup Matches

He has also played in the Hopman Cup, a mixed team event. He won 1 singles match and 2 mixed doubles matches in this competition.

Images for kids

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  Ebden won the bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

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  Ebden at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships

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  Ebden at the 2014 US Open

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  Ebden at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships

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  Ebden at the 2018 French Open

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  Ebden at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters

See also

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