PLAYER PROFILE

Mark Woodforde

  • Age59
  • Born23 September 1965
  • Birth PlaceAdelaide, South Australia
  • Playing StatusRetired
  • Australian Tennis Hall Of Fame2010
  • International Tennis Hall Of Fame2010
“Players around the world are aware of the World Tennis Challenge and it’s looked upon as a great experience. It’s great to see McEnroe make a return to our city and we look forward to welcoming Cilic, Baghdatis, Ivanisevic and Chang.”

— Mark Woodforde, 10 Oct 2014

» Cilic, McEnroe, Ivanisevic, Chang bound for World Tennis Challenge

Doubles champion
Australian 1992, 1997
French 2000
Wimbledon 1993-97, 2000
United States 1989, 1995-96

Mixed doubles champion
Australian 1992, 1996
French 1992
Wimbledon 1993
United States 1992

Davis Cup
1988-89, 1993-2000

Mark Woodforde combined with fellow Aussie Todd Woodbridge to form one of the greatest doubles combinations in history – their records include 11 Grand Slam doubles titles and five straight Wimbledon trophies. Alongside Woodbridge, Woodforde also won Olympic gold in 1996 at Atlanta and silver at Sydney in 2000, won 14 doubles rubbers in Davis Cup and was part of the winning Australian team in 1999. In singles, Woodforde’s highlights included an Australian Open semifinal in 1996, a career-best ranking of No.19 in April 1996, and four ATP titles. Woodforde retired at the end of the 2000 season with 67 doubles titles (61 won as one half of the “Woodies”). The only one of his 12 doubles majors that Woodforde didn’t win with Woodbridge was his first – the 1989 US Open, teamed with John McEnroe.

Mark Woodforde in the news

Alex de Minaur and Matt Ebden share Newcombe Medal honours
John Newcombe with Matt Ebden, who shared 2024 Newcombe Medal honours with Alex de Minaur. Photo: TENNIS AUSTRALIA/FIONA HAMILTON
9 December, 2024

Alex de Minaur and Matt Ebden were crowned joint winners of the 2024 Newcombe Medal at the Australian Tennis Awards in Melbourne.
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In-form Australians achieve 36-year first at US Open
Jordan Thompson, Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have all reached the US Open 2024 fourth round.
1 September, 2024

Jordan Thompson, Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin become the first trio of Australians to reach the men's singles fourth round at the US Open since 1988.
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Ebden’s drive: Pursuing Olympic gold as world No.1
Matt-Ebden-Paris-2024-Olympics
19 July, 2024

Matt Ebden's journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics epitomises perseverance and dedication, forged through a tennis career highlighted by triumphs and resilience.
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Australian legends reflect on “extra special” return at Wimbledon 2024
Ash Barty on court at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images
14 July, 2024

Ash Barty, Casey Dellacqua and Lleyton Hewitt have all enjoyed being back on court for the invitational doubles events at Wimbledon 2024.
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