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Robson and Watson to play in Hobart
22 December, 2012

Great Britain’s Laura Robson and Heather Watson are heading to Tasmania to play the Moorilla Hobart International, when the main draw gets underway from 6 January 2013.
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Sophomore Blues
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22 December, 2012

The year after bursting onto the world tennis scene, it's common for young players to endure a drop in form the following year. James Crabtree explores this notion…
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December Showdown 2012 – the final word
Tennis ball
22 December, 2012

As the curtains close on December Showdown 2012 we take a look back at the event by the numbers
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Stosur: I can win the Australian Open
Sam Stosur; Getty Images
21 December, 2012

A year on from her disappointing Australian summer, Sam Stosur says there's no reason why she can't bounce back and win the Australian Open.
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Making the case for a wildcard
Ashleigh Barty entered the draw with high confidence levels after her success in the Australian Open 2012 Playoff, but was stunned in the quarterfinals by a fiery, consistent Bojana Bobusic.
21 December, 2012

Australian Open discretionary wildcards are not to be expected. Those in the running display some worthy credentials, and there are plenty in the mix.
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Sisam, Kovacevic crowned Optus 12s champions
21 December, 2012. Daniela Kovacevic and Jeanette Lin at 2012 Optus 12s Australian Championships trophy ceremony, December Showdown. Xue Bai
21 December, 2012

Macsen Sisam and Daniela Kovacevic have been crowned 2012 Optus 12s Australian Champions after winning their respective boys’ and girls’ finals at Melbourne Park this morning.
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Friday 10 to 1: Christmas gifts for players
Friday 10 to 1_cropped
21 December, 2012

As Christmas Day nears, we’re feeling festive. And what better way to share some of the Christmas cheer than to give presents to some of the world’s top players?
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December Showdown Mega Gallery
Despite much resistance posed by his opponent and close friend Matt Reid, Ben Mitchell took the victory to secure a wildcard into the first round of the Australian Open.
21 December, 2012

Re-live all the action of December Showdown 2012 with some of the best snaps from the three-week event
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Guy Sebastian to headline Kids Tennis Day
Guy Sebastian sings during the 2011 Newcombe Medal at Crown Palladium in Melbourne, Australia; Getty Images
21 December, 2012

Guy Sebastian will rock Rod Laver Arena next month when he performs live at Kids Tennis Day on Saturday 12 January as part of Australian Open 2013.
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Biggest prize purse ever for Australian Open 2013
A full house at Rod Laver Arena. GETTY IMAGES
20 December, 2012

The Australian Open will pay more prize money per round than any other tennis event, officials announced today.
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