It will be a West Australian and Emageo Group double at the Hopman Cup with Matt Ebden to team with Casey Dellacqua after Ebden was drafted in to replace the injured Nick Kyrgios.
Ebden reached a career high #61 in the world earlier in 2014 and made the second round of both the Australian and US Opens.
“It’s unfortunate that Nick had to withdraw but I can’t express how honoured and excited I am to represent Australia at the Hopman Cup,” Ebden said.
“Growing up as a junior in Perth, the Hopman Cup was our event. It was the tournament I went to watch when I was younger and it was one that I always wanted to play.
“I am pumped to play alongside Casey, another West Australian, and someone I have known for many, many years.
“I heard before that it will be the first time two West Australian’s will play together at the Hopman Cup so I hope the Perth public can get out and support both of us.”
While Ebden’s appearance will be his first at the mixed teams event, he holds an undefeated 4-0 record in Davis Cup singles and 1-0 in Davis Cup doubles, when representing his country.
With the Hopman Cup often coming down to mixed doubles, the Emageo pair hold a distinct advantage – both hold Grand Slam mixed doubles titles; Dellacqua from the 2011 French Open and Ebden from the 2013 Australian Open.
Australia’s first match is on Sunday night against Poland.