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Mitchell recovers to reach Play-off semifinals
![Benjamin Mitchell Ben Mitchell in action during his quarterfinal match against Adam Feeney during the Australian Open Play-off; Jason Lockett](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Ben-Mitchell_cropped-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2012
No.5 seed Ben Mitchell recovered from the loss of the first set to record a four-set win over Adam Feeney and move into the AO Play-off semis, writes James Bett.
Read moreNo.5 seed Ben Mitchell recovered from the loss of the first set to record a four-set win over Adam Feeney and move into the AO Play-off semis, writes James Bett.
National School Partnership Program a hit in Tasmania
![National School Partnership Program National School Partnership Program](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/NSPP-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2012
The National School Partnership Program, one of Tennis Australia's newest initiatives, has been hugely successful so far in Tasmania.
Read moreThe National School Partnership Program, one of Tennis Australia's newest initiatives, has been hugely successful so far in Tasmania.
Ebden, Gajdosova awarded Brisbane wildcards
![Ebden Gajdosova Matt Ebden (R) and Jarmila Gajdosova have been awarded wildcards into the Brisbane International; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Ebden-Gajdosova-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2012
Australia’s Matt Ebden and Jarmila Gajdosova have today been confirmed as wildcards for the Brisbane International 2013.
Read moreAustralia’s Matt Ebden and Jarmila Gajdosova have today been confirmed as wildcards for the Brisbane International 2013.
Optus 12s Teams Championships results
![Macsen Sisam, Optus 12s Australian Teams Championships, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. ALICE MCMILLAN-DRENDEL Macsen Sisam, Optus 12s Australian Teams Championships, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. ALICE MCMILLAN-DRENDEL](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Macsen-Sisam-tw-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2012
The Optus 12s Teams Championships continued on Wednesday with the best girls' and boys' 12/U players continuing to battle it out for the honour of claiming the…
Read moreThe Optus 12s Teams Championships continued on Wednesday with the best girls' and boys' 12/U players continuing to battle it out for the honour of claiming the…
Newks recap: Flindell wins athlete with disability award
![Glen Flindell Newkcombe Medal Glen Flindell (R) accepts the award for Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability from Judy Dalton at the 2012 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards; Bek Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Flindell-Newks-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2012
Glen Flindell talks to tennis.com.au after being named the Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards.
Watch videoGlen Flindell talks to tennis.com.au after being named the Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards.
AO 2013 Play-off men’s quarterfinal preview
![Luke Saville and Matt Reid. JASON LOCKETT Luke Saville and Matt Reid. JASON LOCKETT](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Luke-and-Matt-tw-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2012
It's men's quarterfinal day as the Australian Open 2013 play-off heats up. Read our preview to find out about today's matches and watch the live stream…
Read moreIt's men's quarterfinal day as the Australian Open 2013 play-off heats up. Read our preview to find out about today's matches and watch the live stream…
Italian Clay Courts Launched
![Clay courts Eastern Plaza Tennis Australia figureheads and juniors hit on the new Italian clay courts, launched at Melbourne Park's Eastern Plaza on 11 December; Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Clay-courts-Eastern-Plaza-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Tennis Australia’s player development program received a major boost today with the launch of eight new Italian clay courts at Melbourne Park.
Watch videoTennis Australia’s player development program received a major boost today with the launch of eight new Italian clay courts at Melbourne Park.
Australian Open Play-off highlights
![Arina Rodionova, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park. XUE BAI Arina Rodionova, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park. XUE BAI](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Arina-Rodionova-tw-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Missed a shot? Catch up on the highlights from the Australian Open 2013 Play-off here.
Read moreMissed a shot? Catch up on the highlights from the Australian Open 2013 Play-off here.
Jess back for more
![Jess Moore, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, Melbourne Park. XUE BAI Jess Moore, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, Melbourne Park. XUE BAI](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Jess-Moore-tw-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Having already experienced both highs and lows in her short tennis career, Jess Moore is back on court with a new outlook writes Natalie Yoannidis.
Read moreHaving already experienced both highs and lows in her short tennis career, Jess Moore is back on court with a new outlook writes Natalie Yoannidis.
Optus 16s qualifying complete
![Sasha Bollweg, Optus 16s Australian Championships, December Showdown, 2012. EMILY MOGIC Sasha Bollweg, Optus 16s Australian Championships, December Showdown, 2012. EMILY MOGIC](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Sasha-Bollweg-tw-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Qualifying for the Optus 16s Australian Championships came to a close today with a group of hopeful teenagers one step closer to a national title writes James Bett.
Read moreQualifying for the Optus 16s Australian Championships came to a close today with a group of hopeful teenagers one step closer to a national title writes James Bett.