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AO 2013 Play-off men’s & women’s semifinal preview
![John-Patrick Smith, Australian Open 2013 Play-off. TENNIS AUSTRALIA John-Patrick Smith, Australian Open 2013 Play-off. TENNIS AUSTRALIA](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/JPS-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2012
It's men's and women's semifinals day as the Australian Open 2013 play-off hits the business end. Read our preview to find out about today's matches.
Read moreIt's men's and women's semifinals day as the Australian Open 2013 play-off hits the business end. Read our preview to find out about today's matches.
Friday 10 to 1: player imitations
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14 December, 2012
Following the controversy surrounding Caroline Wozniacki's recent impression of Serena Williams, we take a look at 10 of the best imitations of players.
Read moreFollowing the controversy surrounding Caroline Wozniacki's recent impression of Serena Williams, we take a look at 10 of the best imitations of players.
Patterson into play-off semis
![Tammi Patterson, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park. MATT JOHNSON Tammi Patterson, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park. MATT JOHNSON](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Tammi-Patterson-tw-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2012
Victorian Tammi Patterson is through to the Australian Open 2013 Play-off semifinals after fending off resilient youngster Priscilla Hon in a rain-delayed encounter.
Read moreVictorian Tammi Patterson is through to the Australian Open 2013 Play-off semifinals after fending off resilient youngster Priscilla Hon in a rain-delayed encounter.
Newks recap: Rae wins outstanding senior award
![Andrew Rae Andrew Rae (L) poses with John Fitzgerald after winning the Most Outstanding 35+ Senior award at the 2012 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards; Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Andrew-Rae-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2012
Victorian Andrew Rae talks to tennis.com.au after being named the Most Outstanding 35+ Senior at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards.
Watch videoVictorian Andrew Rae talks to tennis.com.au after being named the Most Outstanding 35+ Senior at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards.
Top seeds progress in Optus 16s event
![Bradley Mousley Bradley Mousley in action during the 2012 Optus 16 Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Matt Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Mousley-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2012
The top seeds went about their winning ways as Optus 16s Australian Championships action continued at Melbourne Park, writes Alana Mitchelson.
Read moreThe top seeds went about their winning ways as Optus 16s Australian Championships action continued at Melbourne Park, writes Alana Mitchelson.
Adamczak secures semifinal berth
![Monique Adamczak Monique Adamczak on her way to defeating Viktorija Rajicic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off at Melbourne Park; Matt Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Adamczak-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2012
Monique Adamczak has earned a place in the Australian Open 2013 Play-off semifinal after a straight-set winover Viktorija Rajicic, writes Alana Mitchelson.
Read moreMonique Adamczak has earned a place in the Australian Open 2013 Play-off semifinal after a straight-set winover Viktorija Rajicic, writes Alana Mitchelson.
AO Play-off highlights: Bobusic v Barty
![Bojana Bobusic Bojana Bobusic in action against Ashleigh Barty in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Play-off at Melbourne Park; Georgina Leeder](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Bobusic-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2012
Watch highlights of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off women's quarterfinal between Bojana Bobusic and Ashleigh Barty.
Watch videoWatch highlights of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off women's quarterfinal between Bojana Bobusic and Ashleigh Barty.
AO Play-off highlights: Rodionova v Moore
![Arina Rodionova Arina Rodionova in action against Jess Moore in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off; Georgina Leeder](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Arina-Rodionova-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2012
Watch highlights of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off women's quarterfinal between No.4 seed Arina Rodionova and eighth seed Jess Moore.
Watch videoWatch highlights of the Australian Open 2013 Play-off women's quarterfinal between No.4 seed Arina Rodionova and eighth seed Jess Moore.
Rain suspends Thursday’s play
13 December, 2012
Heavy rainfall has cancelled the remainder of Thursday's play with one women's Australian Open 2013 Play-off quarterfinal match rescheduled for Friday morning.
Read moreHeavy rainfall has cancelled the remainder of Thursday's play with one women's Australian Open 2013 Play-off quarterfinal match rescheduled for Friday morning.
A long way from Collaroy
![Matthew Barton, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE Matthew Barton, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Matthew-Barton-tw-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2012
There is a well-known saying that there’s no recovery like a St Kilda Beach recovery. Well, maybe it’s not that common, but it certainly rings true for Matt Barton.
Read moreThere is a well-known saying that there’s no recovery like a St Kilda Beach recovery. Well, maybe it’s not that common, but it certainly rings true for Matt Barton.