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Tough opener for Reid
Matt Reid, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park. JASON LOCKETT
10 December, 2012

Third seed Matt Reid overcame Jacob Grills on Monday afternoon in a match just short of three hours as the Australian Open 2013 Play-off got underway.
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Stosur relaxed ahead of Apia International
Sam Stosur; Getty Images
10 December, 2012

Sam Stosur chats with apiainternational.com about the upcoming summer of tennis, which will see her compete at the Apia International in Sydney.
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Almagro signs on to play in Adelaide
Nicolas Almagro, 2012. GETTY IMAGES
10 December, 2012

In a coup for tennis fans, tournament organisers today announced three top 20 players will compete in the 2013 World Tennis Challenge from 8 to 10 January at Memorial…
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JP powers into second round
John Patrick Smith, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park. JASON LOCKETT
10 December, 2012

Round one of the men’s Australian Open 2013 Play-off event kicked off today with 16 men all vying for the chance to win a wildcard into the main draw of January’s…
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Photos: AO trophies take a ride on Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy train driver Gary poses with the Australian Open trophies as part of the Australian Open trophy tour's stop in Belgrave, Victoria; Bek Johnson
10 December, 2012

The Australian Open trophies recently took a trip on the iconic Puffing Billy steam railway in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges as part of the AO Trophy Tour.
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ATM: Olivia’s new highs
Olivia Rogowska; Getty Images
10 December, 2012

One career high has followed another for Olivia Rogowska this season, and a strong showing at the Australian Open Play-off would cap it perfectly.
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Newks recap: McKewen wins Excellence in Officiating
Wayne McKewen (L) poses with Frank Sedgman after winning the Excellence in Officiating Award at the 2012 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards; Mae Dumrigue
10 December, 2012

Wayne McKewen talks to tennis.com.au after receiving the Excellence in Officiating Award at the 2012 Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards.
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Myers claims Optus 18s girls’ title
Abbie Myers poses with the winner's trophy after claiming the Optus 18s Australian Championships girls' title; Matthew Johnson
9 December, 2012

Third seed Abbie Myers has defeated top seed Azra Hadzic to win the Optus 18s Australian Championship in comprehensive fashion, writes Natalie Yoannidis.
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Kyrgios crowned Optus 18s champion
Nick Kyrgios in action during the Optus 18s Australian Championships boys' final at Melbourne Park; Matthew Johnson
9 December, 2012

UPDATE: Nick Kyrgios has defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis in a torrid three-set final of the Optus 18s Australian Championships, writes Jaclyn Stacey.
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AO Playoff draw delivers intriguing match-ups
Sam Groth, Melbourne, 2011. MAE DUMRIGUE
9 December, 2012

The draws for the Australian Open Play-off were conducted on Sunday, with several exciting match-ups set to light up the courts at Melbourne Park next week.
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