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Six Aussies receive Australian Open 2024 main-draw singles wildcards
![Kimberly Birrell has received an Australian Open 2024 main-draw singles wildcard. Kimberly Birrell has received an Australian Open 2024 main-draw singles wildcard.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/173764-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2023
Australian Kimberly Birrell is among the first batch of main-draw singles wildcard recipients for Australian Open 2024.
Read moreAustralian Kimberly Birrell is among the first batch of main-draw singles wildcard recipients for Australian Open 2024.
Determined Narker defying the odds at December Showdown
![Ashlee Narker in action at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia Ashlee Narker in action at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/173466-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2023
Although she is profoundly deaf, New South Wales talent Ashlee Narker is one of Australia's best junior athletes.
Read moreAlthough she is profoundly deaf, New South Wales talent Ashlee Narker is one of Australia's best junior athletes.
Leading coaches in contention at 2023 Australian Tennis Awards
![Picture: Tennis Australia Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/23704-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2023
Three of Australia's high performance coaches have been recognised for their achievements during 2023.
Read moreThree of Australia's high performance coaches have been recognised for their achievements during 2023.
Popyrin, Birrell to lead Australian charge at Brisbane International 2024
![Alexei Popyrin and Kimberly Birrell will compete at the Brisbane International this summer. Alexei Popyrin and Kimberly Birrell will compete at the Brisbane International this summer.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BI-061223-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2023
Aussie favourites Alexei Popyrin and Kimberly Birrell are confirmed to compete at the Brisbane International this summer.
Read moreAussie favourites Alexei Popyrin and Kimberly Birrell are confirmed to compete at the Brisbane International this summer.
Rinky Hijikata earns first Newcombe Medal nomination
![Rinky-Hijikata-Newks Rinky-Hijikata-Newks](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Rinky-Hijikata-Newks-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2023
After his stunning rise in season 2023, Rinky Hijikata is a first-time nominee for the coveted Newcome Medal.
Read moreAfter his stunning rise in season 2023, Rinky Hijikata is a first-time nominee for the coveted Newcome Medal.
Volunteers set for recognition at 2023 Australian Tennis Awards
![Ash Barty presents the Volunteer Achievement Award to Julie Polkinghorne at the 2022 Australian Tennis Awards. Picture: Tennis Australia Ash Barty presents the Volunteer Achievement Award to Julie Polkinghorne at the 2022 Australian Tennis Awards. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/97471-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2023
Three hard-working members of the Australian tennis community have been nominated for this year's Volunteer Achievement Award.
Read moreThree hard-working members of the Australian tennis community have been nominated for this year's Volunteer Achievement Award.
Cooper making her mark at start of December Showdown
![Kimiko COOPER in the 18/u Championships at the 2023 December Showdown at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ SCOTT BARBOUR Kimiko COOPER in the 18/u Championships at the 2023 December Showdown at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ SCOTT BARBOUR](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kimiko-cover-700x450.png)
5 December, 2023
New South Wales' Kimiko Cooper is firming as a girls' singles title contender at the 18/u Australian Championships.
Read moreNew South Wales' Kimiko Cooper is firming as a girls' singles title contender at the 18/u Australian Championships.
Quarterfinal line-up set in 14/u Australian Junior Tour Masters
![Lachlan King in action at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia Lachlan King in action at the 2023 December Showdown. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/172800-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2023
Victorian Lachlan King is among the top-performing 14/u athletes progressing to the quarterfinals at the 2023 December Showdown.
Read moreVictorian Lachlan King is among the top-performing 14/u athletes progressing to the quarterfinals at the 2023 December Showdown.
Outstanding schools recognised at 2023 Australian Tennis Awards
![KIDS ON COURT 2023 ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/117606-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2023
There is strong competition to be named Most Outstanding School at the upcoming 2023 Australian Tennis Awards.
Read moreThere is strong competition to be named Most Outstanding School at the upcoming 2023 Australian Tennis Awards.
Ebden adds to stellar year with Newcombe Medal nomination
![Matthew-Ebden-Newcombe-Medal Matthew Ebden is among six Newcombe Medal nominees in 2023; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Matthew-Ebden-Newcombe-Medal-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2023
Matt Ebden, who finished 2023 at a career-high world No.4 in doubles, is one of six Newcombe Medal nominees in 2023.
Read moreMatt Ebden, who finished 2023 at a career-high world No.4 in doubles, is one of six Newcombe Medal nominees in 2023.