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The belly of good luck
Mark Hlawaty, Melbourne Park, 2012. XUE BAI
7 December, 2012

A mentor to Australia's rising stars, Mark Hlawaty has worked with some of the greats and Serena Williams likes to rub his belly. James Crabtree finds out why.
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Mott ready for 18s quarterfinals
Blake Mott, December Showdown, Optus 18s Australian Championships, 2012. MATT JOHNSON
6 December, 2012

Blake Mott has been looking to the past to inspire his future writes Alana Mitchelson.
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Complacency not in Abbie’s arsenal
Abbie Myers, Optus 18s Australian Championships, Melbourne Park, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE
6 December, 2012

Abbie Myers is determined to slash her ranking and maybe even play in her first Grand Slam main draw. Jaclyn Stacey finds out what drives this hard-working teenager.
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Kokkinakis races into quarterfinals
Thanasi Kokkinakis, Optus 18s Australian Championships, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. JASON LOCKETT
6 December, 2012

Quite possibly Thanasi Kokkinakis’s most impressive attributes are his ability to stay calm, and always pick the right ball writes James Crabtree.
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The ATL Show – the finals
Pete Marcato (L) and Dave Bidmeade; Tennis Australia
6 December, 2012

Join Pete Marcato and Dave Bidmeade as they wrap up the ATL state conference finals, the winners moving into the ATL Final at Melbourne Park during AO2013.
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Poise beyond her years
Lizette Cabrera, Optus 18s Australian Championships, December Showdown, 2012, Melbourne.  XUE BAI
6 December, 2012

Despite being just 14 years of age, Lizette Cabrera is through to the Optus 18s Australian Championships quarterfinals. Alana Mitchelson speaks to the rising star.
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Stellar women’s field set for Sydney
Angieszka Radwanska; Getty Images
6 December, 2012

The brightest women's tennis stars are headed to Sydney in January, with seven of the world's top 10 confirmed for the Apia International Sydney tournament.
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Watch live streaming of the AO Play-off
Luke Saville; Getty Images
6 December, 2012

Watch live streaming of Luke Saville and other top Aussie tennis talents battling at the AO Playoff for a wildcard into the main draw of Australian Open 2013.
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MLC Tennis Hot Shots Community in pilot mode
6 December, 2012

MLC Tennis Hot Shots Community, Tennis Australia's newest initiative, is currently undergoing its Pilot Program and is preparing to launch in 2013.
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Tomic not selected for upcoming Davis Cup tie
Patrick Rafter and Bernard Tomic at the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club: Tennis Australia
6 December, 2012

Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter will not select Bernard Tomic for the upcoming tie against Taiwan due to questions surrounding Tomic's effort and commitment.
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