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Smith upsets Whittington in AO Play-off
![John-Patrick Smith at the Australian Open Play-off John-Patrick Smith in action at the Australian Open Play-off; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/JP-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2016
John-Patrick Smith navigated tricky conditions at Melbourne Park to perfection on Wednesday, ousting No.1 seed Andrew Whittington to reach the semis.
Read moreJohn-Patrick Smith navigated tricky conditions at Melbourne Park to perfection on Wednesday, ousting No.1 seed Andrew Whittington to reach the semis.
TA encouraged by gender equality efforts
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14 December, 2016
Tennis Australia is encouraged by efforts to increase women’s representation in sports management positions.
Read moreTennis Australia is encouraged by efforts to increase women’s representation in sports management positions.
Gallery: Queensland victorious in 14/u team event
![14/u Australian Teams Championships Queensland's boys' team of (L-R) Philip Sekulic, Bryce Robinson and Tai Sach won the 14/u Sproule Stephens Cup at the December Showdown; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/teams-05-700x450.jpg)
13 December, 2016
Queensland's 14/u team have come away victorious in the Sproule Stephens Cup competition as part of the December Showdown.
View photosQueensland's 14/u team have come away victorious in the Sproule Stephens Cup competition as part of the December Showdown.
Tomic through as defending champ Inglis withdraws
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13 December, 2016
Sara Tomic has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open play-off after last year's winner Maddison Inglis withdrew from their match with a stomach virus.
Read moreSara Tomic has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open play-off after last year's winner Maddison Inglis withdrew from their match with a stomach virus.
Groth wins first-round epic over Kelly
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13 December, 2016
Sam Groth continued the trend of five-set battles on Monday at the Australian Open Play-off, surviving a match point to overcome Dayne Kelly under lights.
Read moreSam Groth continued the trend of five-set battles on Monday at the Australian Open Play-off, surviving a match point to overcome Dayne Kelly under lights.
Jasika stuns Matosevic in Play-off
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12 December, 2016
Trailing by two-sets-to-love and a service break in the third, teenager Omar Jasika recovered to upset No.3 seed Marinko Matosevic in five at the Australian Open Play-off.
Read moreTrailing by two-sets-to-love and a service break in the third, teenager Omar Jasika recovered to upset No.3 seed Marinko Matosevic in five at the Australian Open Play-off.
Whittington survives in five
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12 December, 2016
Top seed Andrew Whittington endured a brutal five-set opening to his Australian Open Play-off campaign, eventually downing Max Purcell on a hot Melbourne day.
Read moreTop seed Andrew Whittington endured a brutal five-set opening to his Australian Open Play-off campaign, eventually downing Max Purcell on a hot Melbourne day.
Kyrgios in good headspace ahead of Aussie summer
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12 December, 2016
Nick Kyrgios, fresh off helping the Singapore Slammers to the IPTL title, has revealed he has been seeing a sports psychologist.
Read moreNick Kyrgios, fresh off helping the Singapore Slammers to the IPTL title, has revealed he has been seeing a sports psychologist.
Bains targeting first Slam main draw
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11 December, 2016
The No.4 seed in this week's AO Play-off draw, Aussie young gun Naiktha Bains is primed for a strong performance after an intense training block.
Read moreThe No.4 seed in this week's AO Play-off draw, Aussie young gun Naiktha Bains is primed for a strong performance after an intense training block.
Groth confident of strong AO Play-off showing
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11 December, 2016
Sam Groth feels his elite-level experience and good recent form on the ATP Challenger Tour stand him in good stead for a shot at an Australian Open 2017 wildcard.
Read moreSam Groth feels his elite-level experience and good recent form on the ATP Challenger Tour stand him in good stead for a shot at an Australian Open 2017 wildcard.