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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.
Aiava books Australian Open berth
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10 December, 2016
Destanee Aiava won a pulsating final against Jaimee Fourlis to claim the 18/u girls' Australian Championships title and book her place at the 2017 Australian Open.
Read moreDestanee Aiava won a pulsating final against Jaimee Fourlis to claim the 18/u girls' Australian Championships title and book her place at the 2017 Australian Open.
Jones crowned 18/u boys’ champion
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10 December, 2016
West Australian wildcard Scott Jones saw off a spirited fightback from Kody Pearson to claim his first national title and a qualifying spot at the Australian Open
Read moreWest Australian wildcard Scott Jones saw off a spirited fightback from Kody Pearson to claim his first national title and a qualifying spot at the Australian Open
Australian Open 2017 Play-off field unveiled
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9 December, 2016
Former top 60 men's stars Sam Groth and Marinko Matosevic are among the names lining up in the field for the Australian Open 2017 Play-off.
Read moreFormer top 60 men's stars Sam Groth and Marinko Matosevic are among the names lining up in the field for the Australian Open 2017 Play-off.