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UTR Pro Tennis Series: Hijikata tops list of best-performing men
![WINNER: Rinky Hijikata won five UTR Pro Tennis Series titles in 2020. Picture: Getty Images WINNER: Rinky Hijikata won five UTR Pro Tennis Series titles in 2020. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-1199819512-700x450.jpg)
22 December, 2020
With the UTR Pro Tennis Series finished for 2020, we take a look at who have been the best performers in the men's competition over the past six months.
Read moreWith the UTR Pro Tennis Series finished for 2020, we take a look at who have been the best performers in the men's competition over the past six months.
Dylan Alcott finishes 2020 as world No.1
![ON TOP: Dylan Alcott is the year-end No.1 in the quad division. Picture: Getty Images ON TOP: Dylan Alcott is the year-end No.1 in the quad division. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-1203296292-700x450.jpg)
22 December, 2020
Another season of stellar performances has helped Dylan Alcott clinch the year-end world No.1 ranking in both singles and doubles.
Read moreAnother season of stellar performances has helped Dylan Alcott clinch the year-end world No.1 ranking in both singles and doubles.
Tennis is fun because …
![GOOD SPIRITS: Nick Kyrgios laughs during Australian Open 2020. Picture: Getty Images GOOD SPIRITS: Nick Kyrgios laughs during Australian Open 2020. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-1201394923-700x450.jpg)
21 December, 2020
Why is tennis fun? We asked some high-profile Australians to answer this question ...
Read moreWhy is tennis fun? We asked some high-profile Australians to answer this question ...
Australian Open set for historic 8 February start
![Ash Barty in action at Australian Open 2020; Getty Images Ash Barty in action at Australian Open 2020; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-1202020781-700x450.jpg)
19 December, 2020
The start date of Australian Open 2021 – featuring singles, doubles and wheelchair competitions – is confirmed as 8 February.
Read moreThe start date of Australian Open 2021 – featuring singles, doubles and wheelchair competitions – is confirmed as 8 February.
Flashback Friday: Hewitt’s late-finishing Australian Open win over Baghdatis
![TRUE GRIT: Lleyton Hewitt celebrates his late-finishing victory against Marcos Baghdatis at Australian Open 2008. Picture: Getty Images TRUE GRIT: Lleyton Hewitt celebrates his late-finishing victory against Marcos Baghdatis at Australian Open 2008. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GettyImages-79118101-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2020
In our Flashback Friday series, we look at Lleyton Hewitt’s five-set epic against Marcos Baghdatis at Australian Open 2008.
Read moreIn our Flashback Friday series, we look at Lleyton Hewitt’s five-set epic against Marcos Baghdatis at Australian Open 2008.
Social round-up: Aussie stars enjoying holidays at home
![HOLIDAY TIME: Daria Gavrilova enjoying a beach getaway. Picture: Instagram HOLIDAY TIME: Daria Gavrilova enjoying a beach getaway. Picture: Instagram](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Social-161220web-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2020
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Getting to know: Christopher O’Connell
![Christopher O'Connell in action at the UTR Pro Tennis Series in July. Picture: Tennis Australia Christopher O'Connell in action at the UTR Pro Tennis Series in July. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/UTRProTennis_Sydney_D1-8391-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2020
Find out more about Christopher O'Connell, who reached new heights in 2020 and is verging on a top-100 breakthrough.
Read moreFind out more about Christopher O'Connell, who reached new heights in 2020 and is verging on a top-100 breakthrough.
Flashback Friday: Shirt-ripping Andrew Ilie becomes Aussie cult hero
![THE INFAMOUS SHIRT RIP: Andrew Ilie celebrates after a win at Australian Open 2000. Picture: Getty Images THE INFAMOUS SHIRT RIP: Andrew Ilie celebrates after a win at Australian Open 2000. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ilie-Flashback-1-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2020
In our Flashback Friday series, we look back at Andrew Ilie’s career and his infamous post-match celebrations.
Read moreIn our Flashback Friday series, we look back at Andrew Ilie’s career and his infamous post-match celebrations.
Social round-up: Exciting doubles combination to return?
![MATES: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis playing doubles at Australian Open 2015. Picture: Getty Images MATES: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis playing doubles at Australian Open 2015. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-461935468-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2020
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Nicole Pratt: “The vision is to create equality”
![LEADER: Nicole Pratt at the Fed Cup final in Perth last year. Picture: Getty Images LEADER: Nicole Pratt at the Fed Cup final in Perth last year. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A13I9912_2019110833930163_20191108082328-700x450.jpg)
9 December, 2020
Recently appointed to the position of Females in Tennis – Coach Lead at Tennis Australia, former Australian No.1 Nicole Pratt is leading the charge to create more…
Read moreRecently appointed to the position of Females in Tennis – Coach Lead at Tennis Australia, former Australian No.1 Nicole Pratt is leading the charge to create more…