Lleyton Hewitt has made light work of compatriot Matthew Ebden in their first round Hall of Fame Tennis Championships match with a 6-4 6-1 win.

Australian Matthew Ebden has been rewarded for his strong recent form with a wildcard entry into Wimbledon.

Matthew Ebden has won the biggest title of his career with victory over Benjamin Becker in Sunday's Aegon Trophy Challenger final in Nottingham.

Matthew Ebden became the third Australian through to the second round of the San Jose ATP Open in California on Wednesday, downing Rik De Voest.

UPDATE. Australia will take a commanding 2-0 lead over Chinese Taipei into the second day of their Davis Cup tie after singles victories by Lleyton Hewitt and Matthew Ebden.

Matthew Ebden has been selected to play in the opening singles along with Lleyton Hewitt in Australia's Davis Cup tie against Chinese Taipei starting on Friday.

Matthew Ebden is intent on forcing his way into a singles spot for Australia's Davis Cup tie against Chinese Taipei starting on Friday.

Local duo Matthew Ebden and Jarmila Gajdosova have clinched the Australian Open mixed doubles title.

Australians Jarmila Gajdosova and Matthew Ebden are through to Sunday's Australian Open mixed doubles final.

Australians Jarmila Gajdosova and Matthew Ebden are through to the Australian Open mixed doubles semifinals after a tense upset win.