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
12 months in evaluation
Talking on The Sit-Down podcast, former doubles world No.1 John Fitzgerald described Max Purcell as “arguably the most effective first-courter on this planet”.
And certainly, the Sydneysider’s outcomes on the doubles courtroom this yr supported that remark
Purcell loved huge success in 2024, successful 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 one among 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 prime 10 for the primary time in September, peaking at world No.8, due to a doubles win-loss file of 46-13.
Recognized for his unbelievable 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 vital contributor to our Davis Cup workforce, successful two doubles rubbers alongside Matt Ebden in September to assist Australia return to the Closing 8.
Newcombe Medal historical past
That is Purcell’s third Newcombe Medal nomination – he has been nominated for the distinguished award in three consecutive seasons relationship again to 2022.
Response
“Clearly actually nice,” Purcell responded to the information.
“Aussies have finished very effectively this yr, so I’m honoured that I’m in the identical sort of group with Alexei successful the Masters, Alex getting that career-high No.6 and Jordan having such an awesome singles yr.
“Fairly nice to be nominated with such nice gamers nominated with me. I believe I’ve had an awesome yr, so the truth that so many Aussies have finished even higher is phenomenal. I imply, being nominated is such a privilege, it’s nice to be recognised for having such an awesome yr. Hopefully not the final time.
“Large congratulations to whoever does win it and good luck to everybody once more subsequent yr.”
The Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards will likely be held on Monday 9 December at Melbourne’s Palladium Ballroom.
Comply with alongside on Tennis Australia’s social channels because the night unfolds utilizing the hashtag #Newks24.
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