Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden Win Newcombe Medal

Alex de Minaur and Matt Ebden were jointly awarded the prestigious 2024 Newcombe Medal at the Australian Tennis Awards in Melbourne, recognizing their exceptional performances this year. De Minaur, who claimed the medal for the third time, finished the season with a 47-21 match record, reached a career-high No. 6 ranking, and made his ATP Finals debut. Ebden celebrated his first win of the award, highlighted by his Australian Open doubles title and Olympic gold with John Peers. Both players expressed gratitude for the recognition and acknowledged the strong competition from other nominees, including Alexei Popyrin. Tennis great John Newcombe praised the duo for their contributions to Australian tennis, emphasizing their resilience and achievements in the sport. Looking ahead, both players are eager to build on their success in 2025.