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They said it – the best quotes of the AO 2013 Play-off
![Matt Reid, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. XUE BAI Matt Reid, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. XUE BAI](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Matt-Reid-tw1-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2012
From serious to funny, here are the best quotes from the 2012 December Showdown.
Read moreFrom serious to funny, here are the best quotes from the 2012 December Showdown.
Dellacqua withdraws from Hopman Cup
![Casey Dellacqua Casey Dellacqua serves against Na Li of China during their women's singles second round match on Day 3 of the 2012 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Dellacqua-USO-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
Local favourite Casey Dellacqua has been forced to withdraw from the Hyundai Hopman Cup due to injury.
Read moreLocal favourite Casey Dellacqua has been forced to withdraw from the Hyundai Hopman Cup due to injury.
Anderson, Birrell win Orange Bowl lead-up
![Anderson Birrell Oliver Anderson (L) and Kimberly Birrell won the American Tennis Cup event in the lead up to this week's Orange Bowl in Florida; Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Orange-Bowl-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
Oliver Anderson and Kimberly Birrell have shown great form ahead of the prestigious Orange Bowl, winning the American Tennis Cup lead-in event.
Read moreOliver Anderson and Kimberly Birrell have shown great form ahead of the prestigious Orange Bowl, winning the American Tennis Cup lead-in event.
Australian Open 2013 Play-off highlights
![Ben Mitchell, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, 2012, Melbourne Park. XUE BAI Ben Mitchell, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, 2012, Melbourne Park. XUE BAI](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Benjamin-Mitchell-tw5-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
It all came down to this - take a look at the highlights from the final day's play of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off
Read moreIt all came down to this - take a look at the highlights from the final day's play of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off
Optus 12s Australian Championships underway
![Daniela Kovacevic, Optus 12s Australian Championships, December Showdown, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE Daniela Kovacevic, Optus 12s Australian Championships, December Showdown, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Daniela-Kovacevic-tw-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
With mother nature on side, the first round of the Optus 12s Australian Championships was able to get underway at Melbourne Park.
Read moreWith mother nature on side, the first round of the Optus 12s Australian Championships was able to get underway at Melbourne Park.
Tennis is who I am and what I do
17 December, 2012
There are very few players as composed as Bojana Bobusic who is now preparing for Australian Open 2013, writes James Crabtree.
Read moreThere are very few players as composed as Bojana Bobusic who is now preparing for Australian Open 2013, writes James Crabtree.
Keys, Williams win US wildcards for Australian Open
![Madison Keys Rhyne Williams Madison Keys (R) and Rhyne Williams won the US Wild Card Playoffs to book their place in the main draw of Australian Open 2013; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Keys-Williams-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
Americans Madison Keys and Rhyne Williams booked their places in the main draw of the Australian Open Sunday with respective wins at the Wild Card Playoffs.
Read moreAmericans Madison Keys and Rhyne Williams booked their places in the main draw of the Australian Open Sunday with respective wins at the Wild Card Playoffs.
Australian Open 2013 Play-off – a week-long battle
17 December, 2012
One week. One shot at a wildcard into Australian Open 2013. Watch how the Australian Open 2013 Play-off unfolded at Melbourne Park.
Watch videoOne week. One shot at a wildcard into Australian Open 2013. Watch how the Australian Open 2013 Play-off unfolded at Melbourne Park.
Stosur to headline New Year’s Eve entertainment in Brisbane
![Sam Stosur, 2012. GETTY IMAGES Sam Stosur, 2012. GETTY IMAGES](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Stosur-tw-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
World No.9 Sam Stosur will take centre stage at Pat Rafter Arena on December 31 to bring in the New Year with her fans at the Brisbane International.
Read moreWorld No.9 Sam Stosur will take centre stage at Pat Rafter Arena on December 31 to bring in the New Year with her fans at the Brisbane International.
Newks recap: Elsternwick Park receives community award
![Elsternwick Park Tennis Centre Elsternwick Park Tennis Centre staff with Tennis Australia's director of tennis Craig Tiley (third from right) after the centre won the Most Outstanding Tennis Community Award at the 2012 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis awards; Bek Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Elsternwick-Park-Tennis-Centre-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2012
Elsternwick Park Tennis Centre talks to tennis.com.au after the club was named the Most Outstanding Tennis Community at the Australian Tennis Awards.
Watch videoElsternwick Park Tennis Centre talks to tennis.com.au after the club was named the Most Outstanding Tennis Community at the Australian Tennis Awards.