Australia’s Matt Ebden has today been confirmed as a wildcard recipient for the Brisbane International 2013. The hard court event will be held from December 30 to January 6.
“It’s a tournament I really love … Brisbane is one of the first tournaments I got breakthroughs at. I really like the conditions there and the city … Brisbane is definitely one of my favourite events during the year,” said Ebden, the Australian No.4.
“It’s a great opportunity, obviously I am very appreciative of Tennis Australia, they’ve helped me a lot.”
Ebden, who was also awarded a wildcard to last year’s event, has enjoyed an impressive 2012 season, reaching a career-high ranking of No.61 in the world during October.
“[The year] 2012 was good in a few ways; I won some of my first Grand Slam matches and played in the main draws of all the Slams,” said Ebden, the current world No.105.
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