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Rodionova, Starr and Holland join the winners’ list
![Arina Rodinova, Melbourne, 2011. MATT WREN Arina Rodinova, Melbourne, 2011. MATT WREN](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Arina-Rodinova-tw-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
Arina Rodionova stormed past Alenka Hubacek in the opening round of the women’s Australian Open 2012 Play-off today, coming away with a convincing 6-2 6-0 win.
Read moreArina Rodionova stormed past Alenka Hubacek in the opening round of the women’s Australian Open 2012 Play-off today, coming away with a convincing 6-2 6-0 win.
Age no barrier for Mott
![Blake Mott, Melbourne, 2011. MAE DUMRIGUE Blake Mott, Melbourne, 2011. MAE DUMRIGUE](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Blake-Mott-tw-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
Update 5:40 pm. Exciting young prospect Blake Mott has gone down in the first round of the Australian Open 2012 Play-off, falling in three sets to Gavin Van Peperzeel.
Read moreUpdate 5:40 pm. Exciting young prospect Blake Mott has gone down in the first round of the Australian Open 2012 Play-off, falling in three sets to Gavin Van Peperzeel.
Barty stuns Dellacqua
![Ashleigh Barty, Melbourne, 2011. MATT WREN Ashleigh Barty, Melbourne, 2011. MATT WREN](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Ashleigh-Barty-tw1-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
Update 5:45 pm. The women’s Australian Open 2012 Play-off has begun with a bang, following Ashleigh Barty’s stunning upset of top seed Casey Dellacqua this afternoon.
Read moreUpdate 5:45 pm. The women’s Australian Open 2012 Play-off has begun with a bang, following Ashleigh Barty’s stunning upset of top seed Casey Dellacqua this afternoon.
Video: Isaac Frost on his first-round play-off win
![Isaac Frost, Melbourne, 2011. MAE DUMRIGUE Isaac Frost, Melbourne, 2011. MAE DUMRIGUE](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Isaac-Frost-tw-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
Isaac Frost talks to tennis.com.au's Mark Tillman about his first-round Australian Open 2012 Play-off victory over Andrew Whittington at Melbourne Park.
Watch videoIsaac Frost talks to tennis.com.au's Mark Tillman about his first-round Australian Open 2012 Play-off victory over Andrew Whittington at Melbourne Park.
JP sets up all-lefty clash with Guccione
![JP Smith, Melbourne, 2011. Mae Dumrigue JP Smith, Melbourne, 2011. Mae Dumrigue](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jp-tw-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
Swift left-hander John-Patrick Smith cruised into the second round of the Australian Open 2012 Play-off today after defeating Maverick Banes 6-1 6-3.
Read moreSwift left-hander John-Patrick Smith cruised into the second round of the Australian Open 2012 Play-off today after defeating Maverick Banes 6-1 6-3.
Casey at home on the court
![Casey Dellacqua, Melbourne, 2011. MATT WREN Casey Dellacqua, Melbourne, 2011. MATT WREN](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dellacqua-tw1-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
Beneath sunny skies on an outside court at Melbourne Park yesterday, Casey Dellacqua looked a picture of health. Tanned and lean, the West Australian completed a…
Read moreBeneath sunny skies on an outside court at Melbourne Park yesterday, Casey Dellacqua looked a picture of health. Tanned and lean, the West Australian completed a…
JP ready for the next test
![John-Patrick Smith, Melbourne, 2011. MATTHEW WREN John-Patrick Smith, Melbourne, 2011. MATTHEW WREN](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/John-Patrick-Smith-tw-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2011
John-Patrick Smith, or "JP' as he's more commonly known, sits casually in his chair next to his hitting partner at Melbourne Park, leans back and twirls…
Read moreJohn-Patrick Smith, or "JP' as he's more commonly known, sits casually in his chair next to his hitting partner at Melbourne Park, leans back and twirls…
Stosur wins Newcombe Medal
![John Newcombe and Sam Stosur. TENNIS AUSTRALIA John Newcombe and Sam Stosur. TENNIS AUSTRALIA](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Newk-and-Sam-tw-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2011
Sam Stosur has capped her 2011 season by winning back-to-back Newcombe Medals.
Read moreSam Stosur has capped her 2011 season by winning back-to-back Newcombe Medals.
Hewitt the spirit of Australian tennis
![Alan Jones and Lleyton Hewitt, Newcombe Medal 2011. BECKA HUSSEY Alan Jones and Lleyton Hewitt, Newcombe Medal 2011. BECKA HUSSEY](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Alan-Jones-and-Lleyton-Hewitt-tw-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2011
There’s little that Lleyton Hewitt hasn’t achieved in a professional tennis career that started in 1998. Back then John Howard was Prime Minister, the “Midday…
Read moreThere’s little that Lleyton Hewitt hasn’t achieved in a professional tennis career that started in 1998. Back then John Howard was Prime Minister, the “Midday…
A celebration of success
![Newcombe Medal 2011. TENNIS AUSTRALIA Newcombe Medal 2011. TENNIS AUSTRALIA](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/04122011-7101--700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2011
Clubs, coaches, athletes, schools, tournaments and volunteers have all been celebrated at the second annual Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards. Newcombe Medalist…
Read moreClubs, coaches, athletes, schools, tournaments and volunteers have all been celebrated at the second annual Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards. Newcombe Medalist…