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Smith v Purcell in AO Play-off final
![JP Smith and Max Purcell at the AO Play-off Max Purcell (R) and John-Patrick Smith won their AO Play-off semifinals on Friday at Melbourne Park. (Photo: Elizabeth Bai/Tennis Australia)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Purcell-Smith-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2019
After coming through their semifinals in straight sets on Friday, Max Purcell and John-Patrick Smith will go head-to-head for an Australian Open main draw wildcard.
Read moreAfter coming through their semifinals in straight sets on Friday, Max Purcell and John-Patrick Smith will go head-to-head for an Australian Open main draw wildcard.
Gibson, Walker, Preston into 16/u quarterfinals
![Talia Gibson at the December Showdown Talia Gibson in action at the December Showdown at Melbourne Park. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Talia-Gibson-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2019
Top seed Talia Gibson, third seed Lara Walker and 14/u champion Taylah Preston win through to the quarterfinals of the 16/u Australian Championships in Melbourne,
Read moreTop seed Talia Gibson, third seed Lara Walker and 14/u champion Taylah Preston win through to the quarterfinals of the 16/u Australian Championships in Melbourne,
Rodionova storms into AO Play-off semifinals
![Arina Rodionova at the Australian Open Play-off Arina Rodionova in action at the Australian Open-Play-off. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Arina-Rodionova-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2019
From 5-2 down in the first set, Arina Rodionova wins 11 straight games to defeat Olivia Tjandramulia and secure a semifinal spot at the Australian Open Play-off.
Read moreFrom 5-2 down in the first set, Arina Rodionova wins 11 straight games to defeat Olivia Tjandramulia and secure a semifinal spot at the Australian Open Play-off.
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.