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De Minaur caps stellar week with Australian Open wildcard
![Alex De Minaur wins the Australian Open Play-off Alex De Minaur poses with his Australian Open 2018 player accreditation after winning the AO Play-off (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Alex-De-Minaur-Australian-Open-Play-off-winner-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2017
The form player of the Australian Open Play-off, Alex De Minaur claimed a main-draw wildcard for next year's Australian Open with an impressive victory over top seed…
Read moreThe form player of the Australian Open Play-off, Alex De Minaur claimed a main-draw wildcard for next year's Australian Open with an impressive victory over top seed…
Aiava books Australian Open berth
![Destanee Aiava wins the Australian Open Play-off Destanee Aiava celebrates the moment she sealed her Australian Open Play-off victory over Tammi Patterson (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Destanee-Aiava-wins-Australian-Open-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2017
Destanee Aiava produced a commanding display against Tammi Patterson to win the Australian Open Play-off and book a spot in the main draw of the year's first Grand…
Read moreDestanee Aiava produced a commanding display against Tammi Patterson to win the Australian Open Play-off and book a spot in the main draw of the year's first Grand…
Sweeny, Poulos crowned 16/u Australian champions
![Dane Sweeny and Annerly Poulos Dane Sweeny (L) and Annerly Poulos won the 16/u Australian Championships (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Sweeny-Poulos-16u-Australian-champions-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2017
After disappointments in different age-group events last week, Dane Sweeny and Annerly Poulos rebounded to triumph in the 16/u Australian Championships.
Read moreAfter disappointments in different age-group events last week, Dane Sweeny and Annerly Poulos rebounded to triumph in the 16/u Australian Championships.
Sonton, Sanada win 12/u Australian titles
![Shogo Sanada and Hana Sonton 12/u Australian Championships Shogo Sanada and Hana Sonton 12/u Australian Championships](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Sonton-Sanada-win-12u-Australian-Championships-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2017
Queenslander Hana Sonton has stormed to the 12/u Australian Championships girls' title while the boys' event was won by Japan's Shogo Sanada.
Read moreQueenslander Hana Sonton has stormed to the 12/u Australian Championships girls' title while the boys' event was won by Japan's Shogo Sanada.
Patterson and Aiava to battle for AO wildcard
![Tammi Patterson at the Australian Open Play-off Tammi Patterson in action during the Australian Open 2018 Play-off at Melbourne Park; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Tammi-Patterson-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
16 December, 2017
Tammi Patterson upset top seed Arina Rodionova on Saturday to book her place in the Australian Play-off final, where she'll meet No.2 seed Destanee Aiava.
Read moreTammi Patterson upset top seed Arina Rodionova on Saturday to book her place in the Australian Play-off final, where she'll meet No.2 seed Destanee Aiava.
Sweeny to take on Hijikata for 16/u title
![Dane Sweeny (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai) Dane Sweeny (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Dane-Sweeny-16u-Australian-Championships-700x450.jpg)
16 December, 2017
Inspired by Lleyton Hewitt, top seed Dane Sweeny has channelled his idol en route to the 16/u Australian Championships final, where he will meet Rinky Hijikata.
Read moreInspired by Lleyton Hewitt, top seed Dane Sweeny has channelled his idol en route to the 16/u Australian Championships final, where he will meet Rinky Hijikata.
December Showdown: Poulos into 16/u semifinals
![Annerly Poulos December Showdown Annerly Poulos in action at the December Showdown (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Annerly-Poulos-16u-Australian-Championships-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2017
After advancing to the final of the 14/u Australian Championships, Annerly Poulos has continued her great form, storming into the semifinals of this week's 16/u event.
Read moreAfter advancing to the final of the 14/u Australian Championships, Annerly Poulos has continued her great form, storming into the semifinals of this week's 16/u event.
De Minaur v Bolt in Australian Open Play-off final
![Alex De Minaur Alex De Minaur in action at the Australian Open 2018 Play-off; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/De-Minaur-into-Australian-Open-Play-off-final-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2017
It will be a battle between the top seeds in the AO Play-off final after Alex De Minaur and Alex Bolt scored semifinal vctories at Melbourne Park on Friday.
Read moreIt will be a battle between the top seeds in the AO Play-off final after Alex De Minaur and Alex Bolt scored semifinal vctories at Melbourne Park on Friday.
Sharma, Woolcock win Australian Open doubles wildcard
![Belinda Woolcock and Astra Sharma Belinda Woolcock (L) and Astra Sharma pose with their Australian Open player accreditations after winning the women's doubles AO Play-off event at Melbourne Park (photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Woolcock-Sharma-win-Australian-Open-doubles-wildcard-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2017
Astra Sharma and Belinda Woolcock defeated Destanee Aiava and Tammi Patterson to secure a main-draw wildcard in the women's doubles at Australian Open 2018.
Read moreAstra Sharma and Belinda Woolcock defeated Destanee Aiava and Tammi Patterson to secure a main-draw wildcard in the women's doubles at Australian Open 2018.
Top four seeds in AO Play-off semifinals
![Destanee Aiava in action at the Australian Open Play-off; Getty Images Destanee Aiava in action at the Australian Open Play-off; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Destanee-Aiava-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2017
The women's semifinals are set at the Australian Open Play-off, with Destanee Aiava to face Kimberly Birrell and No.1 seed Arina Rodionova to take on Tammi Patterson.
Read moreThe women's semifinals are set at the Australian Open Play-off, with Destanee Aiava to face Kimberly Birrell and No.1 seed Arina Rodionova to take on Tammi Patterson.