Matthew Ebden
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| Country (sports) |
 Australia
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|---|---|
| Residence | Perth, Australia |
| Born |
26 November 1987 Durban, South Africa |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 2005 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,719,720 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 40–74 (Grand Slam, ATP Tour and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 61 (1 October 2012) |
| Current ranking | No. 104 (1 February 2016) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2012, 2014) |
| French Open | 1R (2012, 2014) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2015) |
| US Open | 2R (2012, 2014) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 40–51 (Grand Slam, ATP Tour and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 57 (25 June 2012) |
| Current ranking | No. 195 (1 February 2016) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2017) |
| French Open | QF (2012) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2013) |
| US Open | 2R (2012) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2013) |
| Last updated on: 3 February 2016. | |
| Medal record | ||
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| Representing Australia
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| Men's Tennis | ||
| Commonwealth Games | ||
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2010 Delhi | Singles |
Matthew Ebden (born 26 November 1987) is an Australian professional tennis player. Highlights of Ebden's career thus far include winning the bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a quarterfinal appearance at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters and winning the 2013 Australian Open mixed doubles title with Jarmila Gajdošová. Ebden has yet to win an ATP singles title but has won four ATP doubles titles.
Ebden was born in Durban, South Africa to Charles and Ann Ebden. Ebden is currently studying for a commerce degree while playing tennis professionally full-time. In Perth, Ebden plays State Grade for Wembley Downs Tennis Club as the number one player. He married Kim Doig, a lawyer, on 16 November 2012, in Margaret River, Western Australia.
Ebden spent much of his early career on the futures tour attempting to rise his ranking. It was not until the end of 2009 that Ebden had consistent results on the futures tour after making the final of the last four tournaments he entered in 2009, taking out three of the four titles.
In January 2007, Ebden competed in the qualifying tournament for the Australian Open. He defeated Richard Bloomfield of Great Britain in the first round of qualifying 6–3, 5–7, 8–6. He was defeated in the following round 2–6, 4–6 to Serbian player Ilija Bozoljac. Ebden won his first Futures event at the USA F21 event which began in August 2007. He defeated American Michael Yani in the final 3–6, 6–1, 7–5. Ebden played in the qualifying event for the Australian Open for the second year in a row in January 2008. He lost to Flavio Cipolla of Italy in his first match 3–6, 6–4, 3–6. Ebden won his second Futures tournament at the Korea F2 event beginning in May 2008. He defeated Toshihide Matsui of Japan in the final 6–4, 7–5. For the third year running, Ebden participated in the qualifying event for the Australian Open in January 2009. He won his first match against Italian Giancarlo Petrazzuolo 6–3, 6–3. He lost to Michael Berrer of Germany in his following match 4–6, 6–3, 1–6. In October 2009, Ebden won his third Futures event at Australia F8. He defeated British player Jamie Baker in the final 6–2, 6–4. He was also triumphant in his next tournament, Australia F9, which began in November 2009. He won 6–3, 6–4 in the final against fellow Australian John Millman. At Australia F11, which began in November 2009, Ebden won his fifth Futures title. He defeated fellow Australian James Lemke 6–1, 6–1 in the final.
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