Ebden gets a crash course in Swedish from Lindstedt

By Niko Vercelletto Oct 16, 2018
Style Points

Adrian Mannarino has a clothing sponsor! Lefty to debut with Celio at Mutua Madrid Open

By Baseline Staff Apr 25, 2024
Your Game

Geared Up: Rafael Nadal plays out his illustrious career with Babolat and Nike

By Baseline Staff Apr 25, 2024
Pop Culture

Review: Plenty to be excited about in TopSpin 2K25, which successfully recreates the joy (and frustration) of tennis

By Stephanie Livaudais and Spencer Thordarson Apr 24, 2024
Pop Culture

Coco Gauff dishes on 'embracing adulthood' in TIME magazine's May cover story

By Baseline Staff Apr 24, 2024
Pick of the Day

Roberto Carballes Baena vs. Dominik Koepfer, Madrid

By Zachary Cohen Apr 24, 2024
Line Calls

ATP Mutua Madrid Open Betting Preview

By Baseline Staff Apr 24, 2024
Social

It's a girl! Belinda Bencic welcomes her first child, a daughter named Bella

By Baseline Staff Apr 24, 2024
Pop Culture

Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on the steamy love triangle of Challengers

By Associated Press Apr 23, 2024
Line Calls

WTA Mutua Madrid Open Betting Preview

By Baseline Staff Apr 23, 2024

Ebden gets a crash course in Swedish from Lindstedt

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Oct 16, 2018

Matthew Ebden, an Aussie who doesn't know a word of Swedish, is partnering with Robert Lindstedt in doubles for the Stockholm Open. To make sure he is ready for the week ahead, Ebden was given a crash course in the native language of Sweden.

He was taught choice phrases, such as "Robert is always right" (Robert har alltid ratt). Only time will tell if his newfound knowledge will help on the court.

Ebden is coming off of a strong run in Shanghai, eventually falling to Borna Coric in the quarterfinals. He has reached a career-high ranking of No. 40 in the world.

Advertising

Despite losing to Fernando Verdasco in the first round in Stockholm, he still has a shot in doubles where he and Lindstedt will take on Swedes Andre Goransson and Markus Eriksson. At the very least, Ebden will be able to show off his new language skills.