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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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Purcell, Aiava win Optus 14s titles
Max Purcell (L) and Destanee Aiava were the winners of the Optus 14s Australian Championships for 2012 at Melbourne Park; Matthew Johnson
9 December, 2012

Destanee Aiava and Max Purcell have won the Optus 14s Australian Championships following straight set finals victories on Sunday, writes Alana Mitchelson.
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Abbie Myers: Optus 18s girls’ champion
Abbie Myers in action at the Optus 18s Australian Championships; Emily Mogic
9 December, 2012

Third seed Abbie Myers has taken out the Optus 18s Australian Championship in comprehensive fashion over No.1 seed Azra Hadzic.
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Nick Kyrgios: Optus 18s boys’ champion
Nick Krygios in action at the Optus 18s Australian Championships; Emily Mogic
9 December, 2012

Top seed Nick Kyrgios has been crowned 2012 Optus 18s Australian Champion after prevailing in a thrilling three-set final over Thanasi Kokkinakis.
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