Sports keep the human body healthy and the mind fresh. However, society has always given importance to education as compared to sports. Yet in many cases, the world has noticed an exception to this conventional practice. And Matthew Ebden is a shining example. Next to the names of the best tennis players in the world, this Australian tennis player has written his name in gold letters. Let’s have a look at Matthew Ebden’s life to know more.
Personal Information
| Real Name | Matthew Ebden |
| Nick Name | Matt |
| Profession | Tennis Player |
Physical Statistics
| Height (approx.) | 5’2” (188 cm / 1.88 m) |
| Weight (approx) | 78 kg / 172 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Amber |
| Hair Colour | Auburn |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 26 November 1987 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 37 Years |
| Birthplace | Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Hometown | Perth, Western Australia |
| Education | B.Com (Graduate) |
Family & Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 16 November 2012 |
| Wife/ Spouse(s) | Kim Doig |
| Parents | Father-Charles Ebden Mother- Ann Ebden |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kim Doig |
| Siblings | Brother- Mangal Rana (Elder) |
Sports Career
| Turned pro | 2006 |
| Retired | 2022 (singles) |
| Coach/Mentor | • Omar Hejleh • Liam Smith |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Career Titles (Singles) | 0 |
| Career Titles (Doubles) | 4 |
| Highest Ranking (Singles) | No. 39 (22 October 2018 |
| Highest Ranking (Doubles) | No. 57 (25 June 2012) |
| Current Ranking (Singles) | No. 316 (22 February 2021) |
| Current Ranking (Doubles) | No. 78 (22 February 2021) |
| Career Record (Single) | 79–126 (38.5% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career Record (Doubles) | 69–88 (43.9% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Awards | 2010 – Won Singles in Commonwealth Games (Delhi) 2011 – ‘Most Improved Player of 2011’ (rank 110) 2024 – Won Men’s doubles in Olympic Games (Paris) |
Personal Preferences
| Favorite Color | Olive |
| Favourite Sports | Baseball |
| Favourite Place | Pike Place Market in Seattle (USA) |
| Favourite Books | The Book of Disquiet |
| Favourite Food | Guacamole |
| Favourite Movie | Unforgiven (1992) |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx) | $ 3,404,432 |
What You Never Knew About The Matthew Ebden
- Matthew Ebden likes to spend most of his time with his family.
- He also cooks food for them.
- He is quite active on social media where he shares many moments with him.
- Wallabies is his favorite sporting team.
- At the age of 5, Ebden played the first tournament of his life.
- In his school life, he had played Crickets, Rugby, Hockey, Summing & others.
- Ebden is a great foodie, he loves pasta & fillet steak the most.
- Ebden is a good English Speaker but understands Afrikaans very well.
- Despite being a successful tennis player, he wanted to be a lawyer.
