Newks ’24: Third straight nomination for gifted Purcell | December 7, 2024 | All Information | Information and Options | Information and Occasions

A career-best doubles season, coupled with robust singles performances, noticed Max Purcell nominated for the Newcombe Medal for the third time.

Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7 December 2024 | Matt Trollope

A 12 months in overview

He continued to talk Sitting Down podcast, former doubles world No.1 John Fitzgerald described Max Purcell as “the most effective first court docket on the earth”.

And certainly, the Sydneysider’s outcomes on the two-man court docket this 12 months have backed up these observations

Purcell discovered nice success in 2024, successful his second males’s Grand Slam title, and first on the US Open, with Jordan Thompson after the pair reached the Wimbledon closing.

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The win in New York was one in all 4 doubles titles Purcell gained with Thompson this season, outcomes that helped them qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.

Purcell additionally cracked the doubles prime 10 for the primary time in September, reaching as excessive as No. 8 on the earth, due to a successful doubles report of 46-13.

Recognized for his unbelievable work and aggressive spirit, Purcell additionally maintained quite a few prime 100 hits in 2024; highlights embody a run to the ultimate in Eastbourne and a quarterfinal end in Atlanta.

Purcell was a key contributor to our Davis Cup group, successful two rubbers alongside Matt Ebden in September to assist Australia again to the Remaining 8.

Historical past of the Newcombe Medal

That is Purcell’s third Newcombe Medal nomination – he has been nominated for the award in three consecutive seasons beginning in 2022.

Response

“Clearly it is nice,” Purcell responded to the information.

“The Aussies have finished rather well this 12 months, so I am completely satisfied to be in the identical group as Alexei who wins the Masters, Alex will get a prime No.6 and Jordan has an incredible singles 12 months.

“It is vitally good to be chosen with such robust gamers who had been chosen with me. I believe I’ve had 12 months, so the truth that so many Aussies have finished so a lot better is wonderful. I imply, being nominated is a superb honor, it is good to be honored for having such an incredible 12 months. I hope it isn’t the final time.

“Congratulations to whoever wins and I want everybody the most effective of luck subsequent 12 months.”

The Newcombe Medal, the Australian Tennis Awards can be held on Monday 9 December at Melbourne’s Palladium Ballroom.

Comply with alongside on Tennis Australia’s social media channels because the night time progresses utilizing the hashtag #Newks24.

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