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Sharma, Birrell to clash in AO-Play-off final
![Kimberly Birrell and Astra Sharma at the AO Play-off Kimberly Birrell (L) and Astra Sharma will battle for an Australian Open wildcard in the AO Play-off final (photos: Getty Images, Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Birrell-Sharma-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2018
Astra Sharma overcame Zoe Hives in a high-quality, physical battle to advance to the final of the Australian Open Play-off, where she will meet either Ellen Perez or…
Read moreAstra Sharma overcame Zoe Hives in a high-quality, physical battle to advance to the final of the Australian Open Play-off, where she will meet either Ellen Perez or…
Semifinalists determined as 12/u and 16/u finals loom
![DECEMBER SHOWDOWN 2018 Tai Sach](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/XB1_6084-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2018
December Showdown 16/u and 12/u semifinals set for tomorrow.
Read moreDecember Showdown 16/u and 12/u semifinals set for tomorrow.
Saville v Duckworth in AO Play-off final
![James Duckworth and Luke Saville at the AO Play-off Luke Saville (L) and James Duckworth in action in the AO Play-off semifinals (photos: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Duckworth-Saville-AO-Play-off-final-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2018
Both are working their way back up the rankings, and now James Duckworth and Luke Saville will clash in the AO Play-off final with an Australian Open main-draw wildcard…
Read moreBoth are working their way back up the rankings, and now James Duckworth and Luke Saville will clash in the AO Play-off final with an Australian Open main-draw wildcard…
AO Play-off: Sharma, Hives dominate to set up semifinal
![Astra Sharma at the AO Play-off Astra Sharma in action during her victory in the AO Play-off quarterfinals over Arina Rodionova (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Astra-Sharma-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2018
Astra Sharma and Zoe Hives both dropped just two games in commanding performances on Friday to set up an exciting semifinal at the Australian Open Play-off.
Read moreAstra Sharma and Zoe Hives both dropped just two games in commanding performances on Friday to set up an exciting semifinal at the Australian Open Play-off.
Dylan Alcott named ITF World Champion
![Dylan Alcott Australian Open 2018 Dylan Alcott hoists the Australian Open 2018 champion's trophy; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Dylan-Alcott-ITF-World-Champion-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2018
Dylan Alcott has been named ITF World Champion in the quad wheelchair division after a brilliant 2018 season during which he won two Grand Slam titles, the NEC Wheelchair…
Read moreDylan Alcott has been named ITF World Champion in the quad wheelchair division after a brilliant 2018 season during which he won two Grand Slam titles, the NEC Wheelchair…
Top seeds through to 12/u and 16/u Championships quarterfinals
![Taylah Lawless Taylah Lawless](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181204_9258-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2018
The December Showdown continues with the 16/u and 12/u national championships, with rain forcing players to compete under the roof at the National Tennis Centre.
Read moreThe December Showdown continues with the 16/u and 12/u national championships, with rain forcing players to compete under the roof at the National Tennis Centre.
December Showdown 12/u and 16/u tournaments underway
![Olivia Gadecki Olivia Gadecki](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Olivia-Gadecki_20181204_9270-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2018
December Showdown week two is underway with the 16/u and 12/u national championships. Players battled through difficult conditions at Melbourne Park today.
Read moreDecember Showdown week two is underway with the 16/u and 12/u national championships. Players battled through difficult conditions at Melbourne Park today.
Bolt belts his way into AO Play-off semis
![Alex Bolt at the AO Play-off Alex Bolt in action at the AO Play-off (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alex-Bolt-Ao-Playoff-700x450.jpg)
12 December, 2018
Top seed Alex Bolt was a four-set winner over Akira Santillan on Wednesday to reach the last four of the AO Play-off, while Maverick Banes upset second seed John-Patrick…
Read moreTop seed Alex Bolt was a four-set winner over Akira Santillan on Wednesday to reach the last four of the AO Play-off, while Maverick Banes upset second seed John-Patrick…
Aussie squads win 14/u team championships
![WA girls' team wins 14/u Mary Hawton Trophy team championship The West Australian 14/u girls team claimed the Mary Hawton Trophy at the December Showdown (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/WA-14s-team-championship-winner-Mary-Hawton-Trophy-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2018
At the December Showdown, Western Australia claimed the 14/u girls' team event while South Australia won the boys' division. Japan's squads scooped the…
Read moreAt the December Showdown, Western Australia claimed the 14/u girls' team event while South Australia won the boys' division. Japan's squads scooped the…
Birrell, Fourlis advance at AO Play-off
![Kimberly Birrell AO Play-off Kimberly Birrell in action during her AO Play-off first-round win over Gabriella Da Silva-Fick (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Kimberly-Birrell-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2018
Kimberly Birrell subdued the challenge of 18/u champion Gabriella Da Silva-Fick to advance to the quarterfinals of the AO Play-off. She will next meet Jaimee Fourlis, a…
Read moreKimberly Birrell subdued the challenge of 18/u champion Gabriella Da Silva-Fick to advance to the quarterfinals of the AO Play-off. She will next meet Jaimee Fourlis, a…