Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin, Jordan Thompson, Matt Ebden, John Peers, Max Purcell and Olivia Gadecki have been nominated for the 2024 Newcombe Medal, in recognition of their outstanding achievements this year.
Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 14 November 2024 | Tennis Australia
Alex de Minaur (NSW), Alexei Popyrin (NSW), Jordan Thompson (NSW), Matt Ebden (WA), John Peers (WA), Max Purcell (NSW), and Olivia Gadecki (Qld) have been nominated for the 2024 Newcombe Medal, in recognition of their outstanding achievements this year.
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John Newcombe will present the Newcombe Medal to Australia’s most outstanding elite player for 2024 during the 14th annual staging of the gala event at the Palladium Crown in Melbourne on Monday 9 December.
“This year has been a showcase for incredible achievements across Australian tennis,” Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said as he praised the nominees.
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“Each nominee has delivered outstanding results, from breaking into the world’s top 10 to securing major milestones, Grand Slam titles, and even Olympic Gold medals. These are career-defining accomplishments, and we are proud to have such outstanding ambassadors for Australian tennis on the global stage.
“Tennis Australia is delighted to celebrate these remarkable achievements. Our players continue to inspire, and the Newcombe Medal offers a special opportunity to recognise not only their individual success but also their invaluable contributions to the sport.”
The 2024 Newcombe Medal Nominees:
Alex de Minaur
The No.1-ranked Australian enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2024, with a career-high singles ranking of world No.6. He claimed ATP trophies in Acapulco and ‘s-Hertogenbosch – he now owns nine career singles titles – and made consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. De Minaur’s exceptional form also included a starring role in guiding Australia to the United Cup semifinals in January, before he reached the second week of Australian Open 2024. De Minaur is the first Australian to reach the ATP Finals in singles since Lleyton Hewitt 20 years ago.
He was awarded the Newcombe Medal in 2018 and 2023, and this is his fifth nomination.
“It’s such an honour to be nominated for the Newcombe…
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