PLAYER PROFILE

Todd Woodbridge

  • Age53
  • Born 2 April 1971
  • Birth PlaceSydney, New South Wales
  • LivesMelbourne, New South Wales
  • PlaysRight-handed
  • Playing StatusRetired
  • Australian Tennis Hall Of Fame2010
  • International Tennis Hall Of Fame2010
“He’s almost two shots in front, playing a shot to set up the next shot.”

— Todd Woodbridge, 29 Aug 2023

» Purcell thriving with “Australian-style” tennis

Doubles champion
Australian 1992, 1997, 2001
French 2000
Wimbledon 1993-97, 2000, 2002-04
United States 1995-96, 2003

Mixed doubles champion
Australian 1993
French 1995
Wimbledon 1994
United States 1990, 1993, 2001

Davis Cup
1991-99, 2001-05

Todd Woodbridge formed half of arguably the most successful doubles combination in history, pairing with compatriot Mark Woodforde to win 11 Grand Slam doubles titles and five straight Wimbledon titles as well as an Olympic gold medal at Atlanta in 1996. From 1996 to 1997 the “Woodies” came within one match of holding all four major doubles titles, winning the Wimbledon, US Open and Australian Open trophies before falling in the 1997 French Open final. Woodforde retired shortly after the pair won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics (they’d already completed their Grand Slam set with the Roland Garros title) and Woodbridge began a successful partnership with Sweden’s Jonas Bjorkman that reaped a further five majors. Part of Australia’s winning Davis Cup teams in 1999 and 2003, Woodbridge retired after the 2005 Wimbledon championships with a record 83 doubles titles. He also proved an adept singles player, peaking at world No.19 in May 1997, reaching the Wimbledon semifinals the same year and winning two ATP singles titles.

Todd Woodbridge 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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Australian Tennis Awards 2024: Players hit the blue carpet
Sam Stosur on the blue carpet for 2024 Newcombe Medal at Crown Palladium in Melbourne. Photo: Getty Images
9 December, 2024

Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup captain Sam Stosur was among the stars to walk the blue carpet at the 2024 Newcombe Medal awards on Monday night.
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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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Dellacqua and Barty to contest invitational final at Wimbledon 2024
Casey Dellacqua and Ash Barty in action at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: Getty Images
14 July, 2024

Casey Dellacqua and Ash Barty have booked their spot in the women's invitational doubles final at Wimbledon 2024.
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