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Matthew Ebden
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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$ 6,693,080
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	218–177 (55.19% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	13
Highest ranking	No. 1 (26 February 2024)
Current ranking	No. 40 (16 June 2025)
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 No. 1 in doubles, which is the highest ranking a doubles player can achieve.

Matthew is a three-time Grand Slam champion. He won the 2022 Wimbledon Championships and 2024 Australian Open in men's doubles. He also won the 2013 Australian Open in mixed doubles. A huge achievement was winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in men's doubles.

He also reached the finals in other major tournaments. These include the 2022 Australian Open and 2023 US Open in men's doubles. He was also a finalist in mixed doubles at the 2021 Australian Open and 2022 Wimbledon Championships. Matthew became world No. 1 in doubles in February 2024. He was the first Australian to reach this spot since Todd Woodbridge in 2001. He has won 13 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, including important ones like the 2023 Indian Wells Masters and 2024 Miami Open.

In singles, Matthew 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 major tournament was reaching the third round of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. Matthew has played for Australia in the Davis Cup since 2012. He also won a bronze medal in singles 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.

While playing tennis professionally, Matthew also studied for a degree in commerce. He plays for the Wembley Downs Tennis Club in Perth. Matthew married Kim Doig, who is a lawyer, on 16 November 2012. They got married in Margaret River, Western Australia. Matthew became a father in February 2022 when his son was born.

Matthew's Tennis Journey

Matthew Ebden spent his early career playing in smaller tournaments called Futures events. He worked hard to improve his ranking. By the end of 2009, he started getting good results. He reached the finals of four tournaments and won three of them.

Starting His Career

In January 2007, Matthew tried to qualify for the Australian Open. He won his first match but lost in the next round. He won his first Futures event in the USA in August 2007. He beat American Michael Yani in the final.

In 2008, he won his second Futures tournament in Korea. He continued to play in qualifying events for the Australian Open in 2008 and 2009. In October 2009, Matthew won his third Futures event in Australia. He then won two more Futures titles in November and December 2009.

2010: First Big Wins

Ebden won the bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

Matthew started 2010 by qualifying for the Brisbane International. He caused a big surprise by beating Jürgen Melzer, who was ranked much higher. He then lost to Richard Gasquet. At the Australian Open, he qualified but lost in the first round to Gaël Monfils.

He mostly played on the Challenger circuit, which is a step below the main ATP Tour. He reached a final in Japan. Matthew also played for Australia at the Commonwealth Games. He won the bronze medal in singles by beating fellow Australian Peter Luczak.

2011: Breaking Through

In 2011, Matthew again qualified for the Brisbane International. He surprised everyone by beating Denis Istomin, who was ranked much higher. He reached the quarterfinals, where he lost to Robin Söderling. He also played in the Australian Open as a wildcard but lost in the first round.

At the Shanghai Rolex Masters, Matthew had a great run. He qualified for the main draw and beat several good players, including Gilles Simon. He eventually lost to the world No. 4, Andy Murray, in the quarterfinals. This amazing performance helped his ranking go up to No. 80 in the world. He also won two doubles titles with different partners in the USA.

2012: Grand Slam Doubles Quarterfinal

Matthew started 2012 by reaching the doubles final at the Sydney International. He played with Jarkko Nieminen but they lost to the famous Bryan brothers. At the 2012 Australian Open, he reached the second round in singles.

He played for the Australian Davis Cup team for the first time and won his match. At the Indian Wells tournament, he had another good singles run. He beat world No. 8 Mardy Fish before losing in the fourth round. He also won another doubles title with Ryan Harrison.

2013: Back in the Top 100

Ebden at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships

Matthew started 2013 with some losses in singles. However, he had a huge win at the Australian Open. He won the mixed doubles title with his Australian partner, Jarmila Gajdošová. This was his first ever Grand Slam title! They were the first all-Australian team to win this title since 2005.

Later in the year, he won his first Challenger title in Nottingham, UK. He also won three more Challenger events in Australia and Japan. Matthew ended 2013 ranked No. 68, which was his highest year-end ranking at that time.

2014: Doubles Success

Ebden at the 2014 US Open

In 2014, Matthew won his first ATP Tour 500 doubles title. He partnered with Kevin Anderson at the Mexican Open. He also had a close match against world No. 6 Andy Murray at the Miami Masters.

He played in all four Grand Slams but didn't go very far in singles. He finished the year ranked lower due to some injuries.

2015: Challenger Titles and Wimbledon Win

Ebden at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships

Matthew had a strong year on the Challenger circuit in 2015. He reached three consecutive semifinals in April and May. In June, he won the Surbiton Challenger in the UK.

These good results earned him a wildcard into Wimbledon. He won his first main draw match there, beating Blaž Rola. He finished 2015 ranked No. 105.

2016: Injury Challenges

The year 2016 was tough for Matthew due to injuries. He played his last match in February and didn't return to competition for seven months. Because of this time away, his ranking dropped significantly.

2017: First ATP Singles Final

Matthew worked his way back in 2017. He reached the quarterfinals of the Memphis Open. In July, he made a surprising run to his first ATP singles final at the Hall of Fame Championships in Newport, USA. He lost to John Isner in the final.

He also won two Challenger titles in Australia and Japan. These wins helped his singles ranking improve to No. 80 by the end of the year.

2018: Best Singles Season

Ebden at the 2018 French Open

2018 was Matthew's best year in singles. At the 2018 Australian Open, he beat John Isner, who was a top 20 player. He won another Challenger title in Busan, South Korea.

At Wimbledon, he had a great performance. He beat the 10th seed, David Goffin, and reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. This achievement pushed him into the world's top 50. In October 2018, he reached his career-high singles ranking of World No. 39.

2019–2020: Changes in Form

Matthew started 2019 representing Australia at the 2019 Hopman Cup with Ashleigh Barty. He lost in the second round of the 2019 Australian Open to Rafael Nadal. His singles ranking dropped during these years.

2021: Mixed Doubles Final and Doubles Success

In 2021, Matthew reached the mixed doubles final at the 2021 Australian Open with Sam Stosur. They lost in a close match. He also reached two Grand Slam quarterfinals in men's doubles. He partnered with John-Patrick Smith at the Australian Open and Max Purcell at the US Open. His doubles ranking improved back into the top 100.

2022: Wimbledon Champion and Australian Open Finalist

2022 was a fantastic year for Matthew in doubles. At the 2022 Australian Open, he partnered with Max Purcell. They had an amazing run, beating four seeded teams to reach their first Grand Slam doubles final together. They faced fellow Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios in the final, but lost in straight sets.

At the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Matthew and Max Purcell continued their success. They reached the quarterfinals, then the semifinals, saving five match points in a long match to reach their second Major final. They went on to win the title, beating Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić in a thrilling five-set match! This was Matthew's first Wimbledon title.

In mixed doubles at Wimbledon, he reached his second major final with Sam Stosur, but they lost. He also won two other doubles titles in 2022.

2023: New Partner, Masters Title, and World No. 4

In 2023, Matthew started a new partnership with Rohan Bopanna. They quickly found success, winning their first title together in Doha. Then, they won their first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells. This was a huge win, as they beat the world No. 1 team in the final. As a result, Matthew reached a new career-high doubles ranking of No. 18 and became Australia's top men's doubles player.

He continued to climb the rankings, reaching the top 10 in July 2023. He also reached the finals of the US Open and two other Masters 1000 events. He finished 2023 ranked World No. 4 in doubles.

2024: Australian Open Champion, World No. 1, and Olympic Gold

Matthew and Rohan Bopanna started 2024 strong. They reached the final of the Adelaide International. Then, at the 2024 Australian Open, they were seeded second. They won the tournament, defeating an Italian team in the final. This was Matthew's first Australian Open title in men's doubles.

On February 26, Matthew Ebden achieved his dream: he became the World No. 1 in doubles! He held the top ranking for one week. He also won the 2024 Miami Open with Rohan Bopanna, their second Masters 1000 title together.

A truly historic moment came at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Matthew partnered with John Peers in men's doubles. They won the gold medal, beating a team from the USA in a very exciting final. This was Australia's first tennis gold medal since 1996! Matthew also played in mixed doubles and men's singles at the Olympics.

Significant Finals

Grand Slam Doubles Finals: 4 (2 Titles, 2 Runner-ups)

• Win – 2022 Wimbledon Championships (with Max Purcell)
• Win – 2024 Australian Open (with Rohan Bopanna)
• Loss – 2022 Australian Open (with Max Purcell)
• Loss – 2023 US Open (with Rohan Bopanna)

Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Finals: 3 (1 Title, 2 Runner-ups)

• Win – 2013 Australian Open (with Jarmila Gajdošová)
• Loss – 2021 Australian Open (with Samantha Stosur)
• Loss – 2022 Wimbledon Championships (with Samantha Stosur)

Olympic Doubles Finals: 1 (1 Gold Medal)

• Gold – 2024 Summer Olympics (with John Peers)

Masters 1000 Doubles Finals: 5 (2 Titles, 3 Runner-ups)

• Win – 2023 Indian Wells Masters (with Rohan Bopanna)
• Win – 2024 Miami Open (with Rohan Bopanna)
• Loss – 2023 Madrid Open (with Rohan Bopanna)
• Loss – 2023 Shanghai Masters (with Rohan Bopanna)
• Loss – 2023 Paris Masters (with Rohan Bopanna)

ATP Career Finals

Singles: 1 (1 Runner-up)

• Loss – 2017 Hall of Fame Championships (Grass)

Doubles: 26 (13 Titles, 13 Runner-ups)

• Wins (13): Includes 2 Grand Slams, 1 Olympic Gold, 2 Masters 1000, 1 ATP 500, and 7 ATP 250 titles.
• Losses (13): Includes 2 Grand Slams, 3 Masters 1000, 1 ATP 500, and 7 ATP 250 finals.

Team Competition Finals

Davis Cup: 2 (2 Runner-ups)

• Loss – 2022 Davis Cup Finals
• Loss – 2023 Davis Cup Finals

Images for kids

• Matthew Ebden 2014 US Open.jpg

  Ebden at the 2014 US Open

See also

In Spanish: Matthew Ebden para niños