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Aussie Tennis hits one million hours of court hire as participation soars
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23 October, 2024
More than one million hours of tennis court bookings have been registered across Australia in just over 12 months, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport nationwide.
Read moreMore than one million hours of tennis court bookings have been registered across Australia in just over 12 months, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport nationwide.
Aussie women to join coaching inclusion program
![WTA-Coach-Inclusion-program_Alana-Parnaby-Alicia-Smith Alana Parnaby (L) and Alicia Smith.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WTA-Coach-Inclusion-program_Alana-Parnaby-Alicia-Smith-700x450.jpg)
23 October, 2024
Australians Alicia Smith and Alana Parnaby are two of nine women who have been selected for the WTA Coach Inclusion Program in partnership with Tennis Australia.
Read moreAustralians Alicia Smith and Alana Parnaby are two of nine women who have been selected for the WTA Coach Inclusion Program in partnership with Tennis Australia.
Rankings movers: Vukic’s Almaty run propels him into top 75
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22 October, 2024
Aleksandar Vukic and Kimberly Birrell are among the top climbers in the latest rankings.
Read moreAleksandar Vukic and Kimberly Birrell are among the top climbers in the latest rankings.
Australia’s 2025 United Cup schedule unveiled
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22 October, 2024
Australia opens its United Cup campaign on 28 December, before a blockbuster battle under lights against Great Britain on New Year’s Day.
Read moreAustralia opens its United Cup campaign on 28 December, before a blockbuster battle under lights against Great Britain on New Year’s Day.
Jones’ China triumph makes history: “It’s still a shock to me”
![pzjun-g-jones-24itf-fin-h63-1 Emerson Jones celebrates victory over Czech Laura Samson to claim the 2024 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals in
Chengdu , China. Photo: ITF](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pzjun-g-jones-24itf-fin-h63-1-700x450.jpg)
22 October, 2024
Following a pair of Grand Slam final heartaches, Emerson Jones lived up to her top seeding for her biggest career title at the ITF Junior World Tour Finals in Chengdu.
Read moreFollowing a pair of Grand Slam final heartaches, Emerson Jones lived up to her top seeding for her biggest career title at the ITF Junior World Tour Finals in Chengdu.
De Minaur, Gadecki to lead Australia against GB in Sydney
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21 October, 2024
Alex de Minaur and Olivia Gadecki spearhead Australia's United Cup team to face Great Britain in the group stage in Sydney.
Read moreAlex de Minaur and Olivia Gadecki spearhead Australia's United Cup team to face Great Britain in the group stage in Sydney.
Pro Tour: Hijikata and Kokkinakis lead field in Playford
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21 October, 2024
Rinky Hijikata, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Talia Gibson headline a star-studded lineup at the City of Playford Tennis International this week.
Read moreRinky Hijikata, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Talia Gibson headline a star-studded lineup at the City of Playford Tennis International this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Birrell reaches first final, Jones triumphs in China
![Kimberly Birrell and Emerson Jones. Photos: WTA and ITF Kimberly Birrell and Emerson Jones. Photos: WTA and ITF](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/birrell-jones-700x450.jpg)
21 October, 2024
Kimberly Birrell advanced to the title match at the Osaka WTA 250 event, while Emerson Jones made history at the ITF Junior Finals in Chengdu.
Read moreKimberly Birrell advanced to the title match at the Osaka WTA 250 event, while Emerson Jones made history at the ITF Junior Finals in Chengdu.
Big Breakthrough: Birrell makes maiden WTA final in Osaka
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20 October, 2024
Kimberly Birrell celebrated a series of notable milestones in her progress to a first WTA final in Osaka.
Read moreKimberly Birrell celebrated a series of notable milestones in her progress to a first WTA final in Osaka.
Birrell into first career WTA semifinal
![Kimberly-Birrell-WTA-Osaka-semifinals Kimberly Birrell. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kimberly-Birrell-WTA-Osaka-semifinals-700x450.jpg)
19 October, 2024
With her fifth consecutive win at the WTA tournament in Osaka, Queensland’s Kimberly Birrell has notched a career milestone.
Read moreWith her fifth consecutive win at the WTA tournament in Osaka, Queensland’s Kimberly Birrell has notched a career milestone.