A career-best season in doubles, alongside stable singles performances, has seen Max Purcell nominated for the Newcombe Medal for the third time.
Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7 December 2024 | Matt Trollope
Yr in evaluate
Talking on The Sit-Down podcast, former doubles world No.1 John Fitzgerald described Max Purcell as “arguably the most effective first-courter on the earth”.
And certainly, the Sydneysider’s outcomes on the doubles courtroom this yr supported that remark
Purcell loved huge success in 2024, profitable his second males’s doubles Grand Slam title, and first on the US Open, with Jordan Thompson after the duo additionally reached the ultimate at Wimbledon.
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The triumph in New York was certainly one of 4 doubles titles Purcell clinched with Thompson this season, outcomes serving to them qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.
Purcell additionally cracked the doubles high 10 for the primary time in September, peaking at world No.8, because of a doubles win-loss file of 46-13.
Recognized for his unimaginable work ethic and aggressive spirit, Purcell additionally maintained a top-100 singles rating for almost all of 2024; highlights included a run to the Eastbourne remaining and a quarterfinal end in Atlanta.
Purcell was an essential contributor to our Davis Cup crew, profitable two doubles rubbers alongside Matt Ebden in September to assist Australia return to the Last 8.
Newcombe Medal historical past
That is Purcell’s third Newcombe Medal nomination – he has been nominated for the celebrated award in three consecutive seasons relationship again to 2022.
Response
“Clearly actually nice,” Purcell responded to the information.
“Aussies have achieved very nicely this yr, so I’m honoured that I’m in the identical sort of group with Alexei profitable the Masters, Alex getting that career-high No.6 and Jordan having such a terrific singles yr.
“Fairly nice to be nominated with such nice gamers nominated with me. I believe I’ve had a terrific yr, so the truth that so many Aussies have achieved even higher is phenomenal. I imply, being nominated is such a privilege, it’s nice to be recognised for having such a terrific yr. Hopefully not the final time.
“Big congratulations to whoever does win it and good luck to everybody once more subsequent yr.”
The Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards shall be held on Monday 9 December at Melbourne’s Palladium Ballroom.
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