PLAYER PROFILE

Mark Woodforde

  • Age58
  • 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

Ebden projected to rise to world No.1 in doubles
Matt Ebden. Picture: Tennis Australia
21 February, 2024

Australian Matt Ebden will become the new world No.1 in men's doubles next week.
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De Minaur hoping to emulate Aussie greats at Australian Open 2024
Alex de Minaur in action at Australian Open 2024. Picture: Tennis Australia
21 January, 2024

Alex de Minaur is aiming to join a select group of Aussies to progress to an Australian Open men's singles quarterfinal at Melbourne Park.
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Davidson chasing Grand Slam glory on day 13 at Wimbledon
Heath Davidson in action at Wimbledon 2023. Picture: ITF
14 July, 2023

Heath Davidson is among 10 Australians scheduled to compete on day 13 at Wimbledon 2023.
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Hunter ready to battle for place in Wimbledon final
Storm Hunter in action at Wimbledon. Picture: Getty Images
14 July, 2023

Storm Hunter is among seven Australians scheduled to compete on day 12 at Wimbledon 2023.
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