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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…
Five minutes with … Ellen Perez
![Ellen Perez at the Sydney International Ellen Perez in action at the WTA Sydney International in January 2018 (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ellen-Perez-five-minutes-with-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2018
In her first full season as a pro, Ellen Perez rose inside the top 200 after reaching five Pro Tour finals. She arrives at Melbourne Park this week as the second seed in…
Read moreIn her first full season as a pro, Ellen Perez rose inside the top 200 after reaching five Pro Tour finals. She arrives at Melbourne Park this week as the second seed in…
AO Playoff: Duckworth recovers to see off Ellis
![James Duckworth at the AO Play-off James Duckworth in action during his first-round win over Blake Ellis at the Australian Open Play-off at Melbourne Park (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Duckworth-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2018
Trailing 5-2 in the third set, James Duckworth reeled off seven straight games to completely turn his match against Blake Ellis on its head. He's through to the…
Read moreTrailing 5-2 in the third set, James Duckworth reeled off seven straight games to completely turn his match against Blake Ellis on its head. He's through to the…