This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (January 2022) |
Country (sports) | Australia |
---|---|
Residence | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Born | Durban, South Africa | 26 November 1987
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1] |
Turned pro | 2006 |
Retired | 2022 (singles) |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Coach | Omar Hejleh |
Prize money | US$6,260,415 |
Singles | |
Career record | 79–129 |
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 | 192–156 |
Career titles | 12 |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (26 February 2024) |
Current ranking | No. 6 (28 October 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 | |
Last updated on: 3 August 2024. |
Matthew Ebden (born 26 November 1987) is an Australian professional tennis player who reached a career high of world No. 1 in doubles. Ebden is a three-time Grand Slam champion, having won the 2022 Wimbledon Championships and 2024 Australian Open in doubles with Max Purcell and Rohan Bopanna respectively, and the 2013 Australian Open in mixed doubles alongside Jarmila Gajdošová. Ebden won an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with John Peers.
Ebden also finished runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open and 2023 US Open in men's doubles with Purcell and Bopanna respectively, and the 2021 Australian Open and 2022 Wimbledon Championships in mixed doubles partnering Samantha Stosur. He became world No. 1 for the first time in February 2024, the first Australian to top the doubles rankings since Todd Woodbridge in 2001, and has won 11 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, including the 2023 Indian Wells Masters and 2024 Miami Open.
In singles, Ebden reached his highest ranking of world No. 39 in October 2018, and finished runner-up at the 2017 Hall of Fame Championships. He achieved his best major result at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the third round. Ebden has represented Australia in the Davis Cup since 2012, and won the bronze medal in singles at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.