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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.
Barty storms into quarterfinals
![Ashleigh Barty, Melbourne, 2011. MICHAEL ROCHE Ashleigh Barty, Melbourne, 2011. MICHAEL ROCHE](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Barty-tw1-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Number two seed Ashleigh Barty had little trouble in defeating Ashley Keir on court six today in the first round of the Australian Open Play-off.
Read moreNumber two seed Ashleigh Barty had little trouble in defeating Ashley Keir on court six today in the first round of the Australian Open Play-off.
Italian clay courts launched at Eastern Plaza
![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.
Read moreTennis Australia’s player development program received a major boost today with the launch of eight new Italian clay courts at Melbourne Park.
AO2013 Kids Tennis Day to rock Rod Laver Arena
![Spongebob MLC Tennis Hot Shots Spongebob with MLC Tennis Hot Shots kids at Melbourne Park; Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Spongebob-07122012-6320-Xue-Bai_cropped-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Australian Open 2013 Kids Tennis Day is set to be the biggest and best yet through a partnership between Tennis Australia and Nickelodeon.
Read moreAustralian Open 2013 Kids Tennis Day is set to be the biggest and best yet through a partnership between Tennis Australia and Nickelodeon.
Newks recap: Baldwin claims volunteer honours
![Anne Baldwin Newcombe Medal Anne Baldwin (L) poses with Senator Kate Lendy after winning the Volunteer Achievement Award at the 2012 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards; Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Anne-Baldwin-Newks-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2012
Anne Baldwin talks to tennis.com.au after receiving the Volunteer Achievement Award at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards for 2012.
Watch videoAnne Baldwin talks to tennis.com.au after receiving the Volunteer Achievement Award at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards for 2012.