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Aiava, Birrell punch their tickets to AO main draw
![Destanee Aiava (L) and Kimberly Birrell won their final-round qualifying matches at Australian Open 2025. [photo: Tennis Australia]](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Aussies-Aiava-Birrell-qualify-for-AO-2025-700x450.jpg "Aussies-Aiava-Birrell-qualify-for-AO-2025")
9 January, 2025
Destanee Aiava and Kimberly Birrell took the long road to the main draw of their home major on Thursday, but a trio of compatriots fell short at the final qualifying hurdle.
Read moreDestanee Aiava and Kimberly Birrell took the long road to the main draw of their home major on Thursday, but a trio of compatriots fell short at the final qualifying hurdle.
AO 2025: Aussie men land mostly favourable draws
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9 January, 2025
For the Aussie men in the main draw, Thursday’s Australian Open 2025 draw release saw mostly favourable matchups for this 14-strong contingent.
Read moreFor the Aussie men in the main draw, Thursday’s Australian Open 2025 draw release saw mostly favourable matchups for this 14-strong contingent.
Teenage Aussies face challenging Australian Open debuts
9 January, 2025
Emerson Jones and Maya Joint, who are among eight Australian women contesting their home Grand Slam, face tough first-round encounters at AO 2025.
Read moreEmerson Jones and Maya Joint, who are among eight Australian women contesting their home Grand Slam, face tough first-round encounters at AO 2025.
Rising Aussie star Maya Joint storms into Hobart semis
5 mins ago
Maya Joint's breakout week at the Hobart International continues, with the Australian teenager dropping just four games against AO 2020 champion Sofia Kenin to reach…
Read moreMaya Joint's breakout week at the Hobart International continues, with the Australian teenager dropping just four games against AO 2020 champion Sofia Kenin to reach…
Adelaide: hometown favourite Kokkinakis joins Hijikata in final eight
18 hours ago
Thanasi Kokkinakis toughs out a three-set win to reach the quarterfinals in Adelaide, with Rinky Hijikata also through to the final eight.
Read moreThanasi Kokkinakis toughs out a three-set win to reach the quarterfinals in Adelaide, with Rinky Hijikata also through to the final eight.
Amateur tennis players set for inaugural AO 1 Point Slam
19 hours ago
Amateur entrants into the first AO 1 Point Slam range in age from 15-72 and hail from Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.
Read moreAmateur entrants into the first AO 1 Point Slam range in age from 15-72 and hail from Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.
Australian quintet one win from Australian Open qualification
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20 hours ago
Kimberly Birrell, Maddison Inglis, Destanee Aiava, Elena Micic and Blake Ellis won second-round AO 2025 qualifying matches on Wednesday, putting them just one win away…
Read moreKimberly Birrell, Maddison Inglis, Destanee Aiava, Elena Micic and Blake Ellis won second-round AO 2025 qualifying matches on Wednesday, putting them just one win away…
Alex de Minaur Foundation: Empowering the next generation of Australian tennis
21 hours ago
With a commitment to help nurture the development of young players on and off the court, Alex de Minaur is excited to launch the Alex de Minaur Foundation.
Read moreWith a commitment to help nurture the development of young players on and off the court, Alex de Minaur is excited to launch the Alex de Minaur Foundation.
Hobart International: Maya Joint makes maiden quarterfinal
22 hours ago
Fast-rising teenager Maya Joint claims victory over AO 2023 semifinalist Magda Linette to reach a first WTA quarterfinal in Hobart.
Read moreFast-rising teenager Maya Joint claims victory over AO 2023 semifinalist Magda Linette to reach a first WTA quarterfinal in Hobart.
AO seeds: The Aussie trio breaking a 25-year drought
22 hours ago
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson are seeded at Australian Open 2025, recalling a famous trio from Wimbledon in 2000.
Read moreAlex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson are seeded at Australian Open 2025, recalling a famous trio from Wimbledon in 2000.
