Matt's Story
Matt Ebden was born in Durban, South Africa, where he lived until he was 12 years old before moving with his family to Western Australia.
He competed in his first tennis tournament at just five years old, demonstrating his early passion for the sport.
His professional career began in 2007 when he competed in the qualifying tournament for the Australian Open, defeating Richard Bloomfield of Great Britain in the first round, but being defeated by Serbian player Ilija Bozoljac in the following round.
Matt competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games where he advanced to the semi-finals but lost to no.1 seed Somdev Devvarman 3–6, 1–6, before finishing with a bronze medal.
In grand slam tournaments, Matt showcased his prowess in doubles, claiming titles in mixed doubles at the 2013 Australian Open alongside Jarmila Gajdošová, and in men's doubles, winning the 2022 Wimbledon Championships with Max Purcell and the 2024 Australian Open with Rohan Bopanna.
In singles, he achieved a runner-up finish at the 2017 Hall of Fame Championships and reached the third round of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, peaking at world no.39 in singles ranking in October 2018.
Matt also reached the men’s doubles finals at the 2022 Australian Open and the 2023 US Open with Max and Rohan respectively.
Additionally, he reached the final stages of the 2021 Australian Open and the 2022 Wimbledon Championships in mixed doubles alongside Samantha Stosur.
February 2024 marked a monumental achievement in Matt's career as he ascended to the pinnacle of the doubles rankings, becoming the first Australian since Todd Woodbridge in 2001 to achieve this feat.
Alongside his grand slam conquests, Matt has clinched 11 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, including notable victories at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters and the 2024 Miami Open.
Throughout his career, Matt has consistently displayed resilience and skill, cementing his status as a formidable presence in the tennis world.
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