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Ash Barty named WTA Player of the Year
![PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrates victory with the winners trophy in the dressing room following the ladies singles final match against Marketa Vondrousova of The Czech Republic during Day fourteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/FFT-Pool/Getty Images) PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Ashleigh Barty of Australia celebrates victory with the winners trophy in the dressing room following the ladies singles final match against Marketa Vondrousova of The Czech Republic during Day fourteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/FFT-Pool/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/aba-2-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2019
Ash Barty has capped off her stellar season, which included winning the French Open and finishing as world No.1, by being voted WTA Player of the Year.
Read moreAsh Barty has capped off her stellar season, which included winning the French Open and finishing as world No.1, by being voted WTA Player of the Year.
Bolt powers into AO Play-off semifinals
![MOVING ON: Top seed Alex Bolt is into the semifinals of the AO 2020 Play-off. Picture: Getty Images MOVING ON: Top seed Alex Bolt is into the semifinals of the AO 2020 Play-off. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/A57Q2795_2019120924140132_20191209031922-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2019
The final four is set in the AO Play-off men's singles draw, with Alex Bolt, Max Purcell, John-Patrick Smith and Maverick Banes still in contention for a coveted…
Read moreThe final four is set in the AO Play-off men's singles draw, with Alex Bolt, Max Purcell, John-Patrick Smith and Maverick Banes still in contention for a coveted…
Sekulic, McCabe progress at 16/u championships
![Philip Sekulic at the December Showdown Philip Sekulic in action at the December Showdown. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Philip-Sekulic-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2019
Philip Sekulic and James McCabe were among the seeded winners on Day 1 of the 16/u Australian Championships, held at Melbourne Park alongside the 12/u event.
Read morePhilip Sekulic and James McCabe were among the seeded winners on Day 1 of the 16/u Australian Championships, held at Melbourne Park alongside the 12/u event.
Ash Barty scoops three AIS awards
![Ash Barty wins at the Fed Cup final Ash Barty celebrates her dominant victory over Caroline Garcia in the second rubber of the Australia v France Fed Cup final in Perth. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ash-Barty-Fed-Cup-final-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2019
World No.1 Ash Barty takes home Female Athlete of the Year, ABC Sport Personality of the Year and Sporting Moment of the Year honours at the AIS Performance Awards.
Read moreWorld No.1 Ash Barty takes home Female Athlete of the Year, ABC Sport Personality of the Year and Sporting Moment of the Year honours at the AIS Performance Awards.
Sanders, Inglis into AO Play-off quarters
![Storm Sanders Storm Sanders (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Storm-Sanders-Australian-Open-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2019
While comeback queen Storm Standers drops just four games in her first-round victory, top seed Maddison Inglis survives an almighty scare to advance.
Read moreWhile comeback queen Storm Standers drops just four games in her first-round victory, top seed Maddison Inglis survives an almighty scare to advance.
Craig Tyzzer wins WTA Coach of the Year honours
![Craig Tyzzer and Ash Barty Craig Tyzzer with Ash Barty at the Newcombe Medal. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Craig-Tyzzer-WTA-Coach-of-Year-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2019
Australia's Craig Tyzzer, coach of world No.1 Ash Barty, has won the WTA's Coach of the Year Award -- an honour determined by members of the WTA Coach Program.
Read moreAustralia's Craig Tyzzer, coach of world No.1 Ash Barty, has won the WTA's Coach of the Year Award -- an honour determined by members of the WTA Coach Program.
AO Play-off: Schoolkate stuns Harris in five
![Tristan Schoolkate Tristan Schoolkate (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tristan-Schoolkate-Australian-Open-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
9 December, 2019
18/u Australian champion Tristan Schoolkate, a wildcard entry into the AO Play-off, upsets No.2 seed Andrew Harris in five sets on Monday at Melbourne Park.
Read more18/u Australian champion Tristan Schoolkate, a wildcard entry into the AO Play-off, upsets No.2 seed Andrew Harris in five sets on Monday at Melbourne Park.
Tennis Australia joins push to get kids more active
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9 December, 2019
Tennis Australia is one of more than 50 organisations and institutions endorsing Sport Australia's commitment to encourage young people to be more active.
Read moreTennis Australia is one of more than 50 organisations and institutions endorsing Sport Australia's commitment to encourage young people to be more active.
Han, Ito secure Australian Open 2020 spots
![Na-Lae Han and Tatsuma Ito win Australian Open 2020 Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off Na-Lae Han (L) and Tatsuma Ito win Australian Open 2020 wildcards after triumphing at the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai, China. (photo: Elizabeth Bai/Tennis Australia)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Han-Ito-win-Australian-Open-2020-Asia-Pacific-Wildcard-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
9 December, 2019
Top seed Na-Lae Han of Korea and Japanese No.2 seed Tatsuma Ito capture Australian Open 2020 main-draw wildcards with victories in Zhuhai.
Read moreTop seed Na-Lae Han of Korea and Japanese No.2 seed Tatsuma Ito capture Australian Open 2020 main-draw wildcards with victories in Zhuhai.
Despoja, Preston claim 14/u Australian titles
![Alexander Despoja and Taylah Preston win the 14/u Australian Championships Australian 14/u champions Alexander Despoja (L) and Taylah Preston at Melbourne Park. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Despoja-Preston-14-and-under-Australian-champions-700x450.jpg)
8 December, 2019
Alexander Despoja and Taylah Preston win tightly-contested 14/u Australian Championships finals on Sunday at Melbourne Park.
Read moreAlexander Despoja and Taylah Preston win tightly-contested 14/u Australian Championships finals on Sunday at Melbourne Park.