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PLAYER PROFILE
Matthew Dellavedova
- Age24
- Born30 May 2000
- Birth PlaceWonga Park, VIC
- PlaysRight-handed
On court
- Spent much of 2018 competing in ITF Futures tournaments
- Semifinalist at the 2017 18/u Australian Championship
- Made his first Grand Slam appearance at the Australian Open junior tournament in 2017
- Winner of the 2016 16/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park
Off court
- Gets a lot of questions about his name; his second cousin, also named Matthew Dellavedova is an Australian NBA player for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Matthew Dellavedova in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: Emotional victories and major breakthroughs
![An emotional Alex Bolt celebrates qualifying at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC An emotional Alex Bolt celebrates qualifying at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bolt-W24-700x450.jpg)
1 July, 2024
An incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
Read moreAn incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Adam Walton soars into top 100 with title-winning run
![Adam Walton celebrates his singles victory at an ATP Challenger event in Chinese Taipei. Adam Walton celebrates his singles victory at an ATP Challenger event in Chinese Taipei.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1451-700x450.jpg)
20 May, 2024
Rising star Adam Walton has been rewarded with a top-100 debut following an impressive performance on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Read moreRising star Adam Walton has been rewarded with a top-100 debut following an impressive performance on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Aussie weekly wrap: Nine Australian players celebrate title-winning runs
![Ellen Perez and Alex de Minaur celebrating title-winning runs. Pictures: Getty Images Ellen Perez and Alex de Minaur celebrating title-winning runs. Pictures: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AWW-040324-700x450.jpg)
4 March, 2024
Australian players are shining brightly on the world stage, with Ellen Perez and Alex de Minaur among nine Aussies to scoop a title this week.
Read moreAustralian players are shining brightly on the world stage, with Ellen Perez and Alex de Minaur among nine Aussies to scoop a title this week.
Walton records back-to-back top-100 wins to qualify at Adelaide International
![Adam Walton in action at the Adelaide International. Picture: Tennis Australia Adam Walton in action at the Adelaide International. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/192838-700x450.jpg)
8 January, 2024
Australian Adam Walton scores another impressive top-100 win to qualify at the ATP 250 tournament in Adelaide.
Read moreAustralian Adam Walton scores another impressive top-100 win to qualify at the ATP 250 tournament in Adelaide.