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Smith, Jasika through to AO Play-off final
![John-Patrick Smith John-Patrick Smith in action; photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jpatsmith-700x450.jpg)
16 December, 2016
John-Patrick Smith and Omar Jasika advanced to the final of the Australian Open Play-off after contrasting victories on Friday at Melbourne Park.
Read moreJohn-Patrick Smith and Omar Jasika advanced to the final of the Australian Open Play-off after contrasting victories on Friday at Melbourne Park.
Aiava secures second AO wildcard
![Destanee Aiava and Alicia Smith win AO2017 doubles wildcard Destanee Aiava (R) and Alicia Smith won a wildcard into the main draw of the Australian Open 2017 women's doubles event; Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dubs-WC-700x450.jpg)
16 December, 2016
Aussie young gun Destanee Aiava will appear in the singles and doubles main draws at Australian Open 2017 after winning a doubles wildcard with Queensland's Alicia Smith.
Read moreAussie young gun Destanee Aiava will appear in the singles and doubles main draws at Australian Open 2017 after winning a doubles wildcard with Queensland's Alicia Smith.
Gadecki wins final rematch to reach 16/u quarters
![Olivia Gadecki Olivia Gadecki in action](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Gadecki-BH-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2016
Olivia Gadecki and Annerly Poulos faced off just last week in the 14/u Australian Championships final. Gadecki won their second straight meeting, this time in the 16/u event.
Read moreOlivia Gadecki and Annerly Poulos faced off just last week in the 14/u Australian Championships final. Gadecki won their second straight meeting, this time in the 16/u event.
Tjandramulia ends Rodionova’s wildcard bid
![Olivia Tjandramulia Olivia Tjandramulia in action during the Australian Open Play-off; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jandra-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2016
No.1 seed Arina Rodionova, a finalist in last year's AO Play-off, fell in the quarterfinals of this year's event to teen Olivia Tjandramulia.
Read moreNo.1 seed Arina Rodionova, a finalist in last year's AO Play-off, fell in the quarterfinals of this year's event to teen Olivia Tjandramulia.
Bai overcomes tigerish Tomic to reach semis
![Alison Bai Alison Bai in action during the Australian Open Play-off; photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Bai-Xue-Bai-700x450.jpg)
15 December, 2016
Alison Bai fended off a persistent Sara Tomic on Thursday at Melbourne Park to take her place in the semifinals of the Australian Open Play-off.
Read moreAlison Bai fended off a persistent Sara Tomic on Thursday at Melbourne Park to take her place in the semifinals of the Australian Open Play-off.
Tomljanovic out of Aussie summer of tennis
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15 December, 2016
Alja Tomljanovic's continuing recovery from shoulder surgery means the former top-50 star will miss the entire Australian summer of events.
Read moreAlja Tomljanovic's continuing recovery from shoulder surgery means the former top-50 star will miss the entire Australian summer of events.
O’Connell stuns Groth in five
![Christopher O'Connell Chris O'Connell in action](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/COC-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2016
Chris O'Connell has produced a measured performance to oust Sam Groth in five sets at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, leaving the AO Play-off without any of its top four seeds.
Read moreChris O'Connell has produced a measured performance to oust Sam Groth in five sets at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, leaving the AO Play-off without any of its top four seeds.
Crnokrak begins strongly in 16/u champs
![Alexander Crnokrak Alexander Crnokrak in action at the December Showdown; photo credit Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Crnokrak-700x450.jpg)
14 December, 2016
Top seed Alexander Crnokrak opened his 16/u Australian Championships with a straight-sets win at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.
Read moreTop seed Alexander Crnokrak opened his 16/u Australian Championships with a straight-sets win at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.
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
![Craig Tiley Serena Williams Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley (L) with Serena Williams; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tiley-Serena-700x450.jpg)
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.