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1 v 2 set for girls’ 14/u final
![Poulos Annerly Poulos in action in the 14/u Australian Championships at the 2015 December Showdown; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Poulos-700x450.jpg)
7 December, 2016
Annerly Poulos and Olivia Gadecki will battle it out in the girls' final of the 14/u Australian Championships, while the boys' decider sees Edward Vo taking on…
Read moreAnnerly Poulos and Olivia Gadecki will battle it out in the girls' final of the 14/u Australian Championships, while the boys' decider sees Edward Vo taking on…
Nadal praises Kyrgios, Kokkinakis
![Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal in Rome Rafael Nadal (R) shakes hands with Nick Kyrgios after winning their last meeting in Rome 2016; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Nadal-Kyrgios-2-700x450.jpg)
7 December, 2016
Spanish 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has spoken glowingly of Australia's rising stars Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Read moreSpanish 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has spoken glowingly of Australia's rising stars Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Gadecki, Poulos on track for 14s final clash
![Olivia Gadecki in action in the 14/u Australian Championships at the 2014 December Showdown; Elizabeth Xue Bai Olivia Gadecki in action in the 14/u Australian Championships at the 2014 December Showdown; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Olivia-Gadecki-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2016
Top two seeds Olivia Gadecki and Annerly Poulos on Tuesday cruised into the semifinals of the 14/u Australian Championships with straight-sets victories.
Read moreTop two seeds Olivia Gadecki and Annerly Poulos on Tuesday cruised into the semifinals of the 14/u Australian Championships with straight-sets victories.
Vuradin stuns Popyrin in 18/u champs
![Lucas Vuradin Lucas Vuradin in action at the 18/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Vuradin-700x450.jpg)
6 December, 2016
Lucas Vuradin is undefeated at the top of Group A after beating both his seeded opponents in the 18/u Australian Championships - his latest scalp was No.1 seed Alexei Popyrin.
Read moreLucas Vuradin is undefeated at the top of Group A after beating both his seeded opponents in the 18/u Australian Championships - his latest scalp was No.1 seed Alexei Popyrin.
Aiava begins strongly in 18/u event
![Destanee Aiava in action at the 18/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Elizabeth Xue Bai Destanee Aiava in action at the 18/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Aiava-BH-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2016
Destanee Aiava, the No.1 seed in the girls' Australian 18/u championships, kicked off her December Showdown campaign on the best possible note.
Read moreDestanee Aiava, the No.1 seed in the girls' Australian 18/u championships, kicked off her December Showdown campaign on the best possible note.
Istomin, Kumkhum win Australian Open wildcards
![Denis Istomin and Luksika Kumkhum AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off winners Denis Istomin (L) and Luksika Kumkhum; photo credit Zihao Qiu](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Istomin-Kumkhum-700x450.jpg)
5 December, 2016
Denis Istomin and Luksika Kumkhum will line up in the main draw of Australian Open 2017 after winning the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai.
Read moreDenis Istomin and Luksika Kumkhum will line up in the main draw of Australian Open 2017 after winning the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai.
Istomin, Lee win thrillers to reach final
![Istomin Gunneswaran Zhuhai Denis Istomin (R) shakes hands with Prajnesh Gunneswaran after their thrilling semifinal at the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai, China; photo credit Zihao Qiu](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Istomin-Indian-700x450.jpg)
4 December, 2016
Top two seeds Denis Istomin and Duckhee Lee will clash in the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off final, while Luksika Kumkhum and Kai-Chen Chang will battle for the…
Read moreTop two seeds Denis Istomin and Duckhee Lee will clash in the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off final, while Luksika Kumkhum and Kai-Chen Chang will battle for the…
Wu recovers to reach semis in Zhuhai
![Wu Di at the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff Wu Di in action during the quarterfinals of the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai; photo credit Zihao Qiu](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Wu-Zhuhai-700x450.jpg)
3 December, 2016
China's Wu Di battled from a set down to advance to the semifinals of the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai, while women's top seed Hsieh Su-Wei is out.
Read moreChina's Wu Di battled from a set down to advance to the semifinals of the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off in Zhuhai, while women's top seed Hsieh Su-Wei is out.
Australia’s best ready for December Showdown
![Maddison Inglis celebrates her victory over Arina Rodionova in the final of the Australian Open 2016 Play-off; Getty Images Maddison Inglis celebrates her victory over Arina Rodionova in the final of the Australian Open 2016 Play-off; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Maddie-wins-700x450.jpg)
2 December, 2016
The December Showdown returns for another year to Melbourne Park, a two-week tennis carnival headlined by the Australian Open 2017 Play-off.
Read moreThe December Showdown returns for another year to Melbourne Park, a two-week tennis carnival headlined by the Australian Open 2017 Play-off.
WTC: Philippoussis, Peers and more complete line-up
![John Peers at the Paris Masters John Peers in action at the Paris Masters; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Peers-volley-700x450.jpg)
2 December, 2016
Aussie stars Mark Philippoussis and John Peers will join the 12-player field at Adelaide's World Tennis Challenge in January.
Read moreAussie stars Mark Philippoussis and John Peers will join the 12-player field at Adelaide's World Tennis Challenge in January.