Max Purcell

Max Purcell is a professional tennis player from Australia. He has a career-high doubles ranking of 25, reached in April 2022. He also has a career-high singles ranking of World Number 41, reached in October 2023.

He was also on Team Australia for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He reached the second round for the singles event and the first round for the doubles event.

Player Bio and Personal Life

Purcell was born on April 3, 1998, in Sydney, Australia. He stands 185 centimeters tall and his weight is listed at 80 kilograms. He is a right-handed player and he has a two-handed backhand.

He started playing tennis at three years old with his siblings Harry and Jordan. He was coached by Nathan Healey. He has also worked with Cole Smith and Dayne Kelly. His favorite shot is the slice backhand and he enjoys playing on grass surface best.

His tennis idol is Roger Federer. He is also a fan of cricket and is a supporter of the Australian National Team and Pat Cummins.

Career

In 2021, he made it to the finals of the doubles matches in the Australian Open with fellow Australian Luke Saville. The duo became the first all-Australian team-up to reach the finals of a Grand Slam since the 2000 Wimbledon.

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Purcell made it to the first round. In October 2021, he was listed at No.38 in the doubles listing. This also caused his singles ranking to go up and he broke into the Top 200.

As of December 2021, he is ranked 176 in singles and No.33 in doubles.

In 2022, he won Wimbledon men’s doubles alongside Matthew Ebden. In 2023, he made it to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open men’s doubles.

Career Record

Singles

• Highest Singles Ranking: 41 (October 2, 2023)
• Current Singles Ranking: 41 (October 2, 2023)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open - 1R (2020, 2023)
• French Open - 2R (2023)
• Wimbledon - 1R (2022, 2023)
• US Open - 1R (2021, 2023)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games - 2R (2021)

Doubles

Career Titles: 3

• Highest Doubles Ranking: 25 (April 11, 2022)
• Current Doubles Ranking: 44 (October 2, 2023)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open - F (2020, 2022)
• French Open - 3R (2021)
• Wimbledon - W (2022)
• US Open - QF (2021)

Other Doubles Tournaments

• Olympic Games - 1R (2021)

Mixed Doubles

Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances

• Australian Open - QF (2021)
• Wimbledon - 2R (2021)
• US Open - SF (2021)

People Ask

How much has Max Purcell earned in prize money?

>As of October 15, 2023, he has earned $2,670,855 in prize money.

Who is coaching Max Purcell?

>He is working with Cole Smith. He has also worked with Dayne Kelly.

What is Max Purcell's nationality?

>He is Australian. He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.