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Third time’s a charm: Smith reaches Play-off final
![JP-Smith-2 John-Patrick Smith in action in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off; Mae Dumrigue](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/JP-Smith-2-700x450.jpg)
19 December, 2014
John-Patrick Smith has advanced to the final of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off by beating Ben Mitchell in straight sets on Friday at Melbourne Park.
Read moreJohn-Patrick Smith has advanced to the final of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off by beating Ben Mitchell in straight sets on Friday at Melbourne Park.
Bains rounds out semifinal line-up
![Naiktha Bains in action during the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off at Melbourne Park; Mae Dumrigue Naiktha Bains in action during the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off at Melbourne Park; Mae Dumrigue](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Bains-wins-700x450.jpg)
19 December, 2014
Naiktha Bains has beaten fellow teen Maddison Inglis in a compelling three-set affair on Friday to round out the women's semifinalists at the Australian Open 2015 Play-off.
Read moreNaiktha Bains has beaten fellow teen Maddison Inglis in a compelling three-set affair on Friday to round out the women's semifinalists at the Australian Open 2015 Play-off.
Rafael Nadal to rock Margaret Court Arena
![Rafael Nadal, Australian Open 2014. GETTY IMAGES Rafael Nadal, Australian Open 2014. GETTY IMAGES](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Nadal-AO-700x450.jpg)
19 December, 2014
UPDATE: A pair of Aussie stars will join 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal for a blockbuster one-off entertainment event at Margaret Court Arena this summer.
Read moreUPDATE: A pair of Aussie stars will join 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal for a blockbuster one-off entertainment event at Margaret Court Arena this summer.
Aussies in focus: Jamie Fourlis
![Jaimee Fourlis in action during the 18/u Australian Championships; Matt Johnson Jaimee Fourlis in action during the 18/u Australian Championships; Matt Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fourlis-700x450.jpg)
19 December, 2014
Possessing great athleticism and a potent forehand, No.6 seed Jaimee Fourlis takes on top seed Petra Hule in the quarterfinals of the 16/u Australian Championships.
Read morePossessing great athleticism and a potent forehand, No.6 seed Jaimee Fourlis takes on top seed Petra Hule in the quarterfinals of the 16/u Australian Championships.
Fraser, Cveticanin spring upsets in 16s
![Jamie Fraser in action in the boys' 16/u Australian Championships; Getty Images Jamie Fraser in action in the boys' 16/u Australian Championships; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fraser-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2014
The unseeded Jamie Fraser and Aleksa Cveticanin have scored upsets to reach the quarterfinals of the 2014 Australian 16/u Championships on what was a mixed day for the…
Read moreThe unseeded Jamie Fraser and Aleksa Cveticanin have scored upsets to reach the quarterfinals of the 2014 Australian 16/u Championships on what was a mixed day for the…
Gavrilova sets up Rogowska showdown
![Daria Gavrilova (R) shakes hands with Abbie Myers after winning their Australian Open 2015 Play-off quarterfinal; Elizabeth Xue Bai Daria Gavrilova (R) shakes hands with Abbie Myers after winning their Australian Open 2015 Play-off quarterfinal; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Daria-wins-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2014
Third seed Daria Gavrilova and No.1 seed Olivia Rogowska will go toe-to-toe in the Australian Open Play-off semifinals after each came through their matches on Thursday…
Read moreThird seed Daria Gavrilova and No.1 seed Olivia Rogowska will go toe-to-toe in the Australian Open Play-off semifinals after each came through their matches on Thursday…
Saville withdraws from Play-off
![Luke Saville in action at the Australian Open 2015 Play-off at Melbourne Park; Elizabeth Xue Bai Luke Saville in action at the Australian Open 2015 Play-off at Melbourne Park; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Saville-unhappy-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2014
Luke Saville has been dealt an unfortunate blow, forced to withdraw from the Australian Open 2015 Play-off with a hamstring injury.
Read moreLuke Saville has been dealt an unfortunate blow, forced to withdraw from the Australian Open 2015 Play-off with a hamstring injury.
December Showdown goes global
![The Pacific Oceania team with tour manager Darran Wrighton (bottom right) on the steps of Margaret Court Arena during the 2014 December Showdown; ITF The Pacific Oceania team with tour manager Darran Wrighton (bottom right) on the steps of Margaret Court Arena during the 2014 December Showdown; ITF](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/POC-team-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2014
The December Showdown has taken on a distinctly international feel in 2014, providing a competitive boost for Australian athletes as well as for the players arriving on our shores.
Read moreThe December Showdown has taken on a distinctly international feel in 2014, providing a competitive boost for Australian athletes as well as for the players arriving on our shores.
Aussies in focus: Kody Pearson
![Kody Pearson in action during the 2014 16/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Mae Dumrigue Kody Pearson in action during the 2014 16/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Mae Dumrigue](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pearson-700x450.jpg)
18 December, 2014
Possessing crafty racquet skills, boys' 16/u fifth seed Kody Pearson will look to continue his December Showdown campaign when he takes to the court on Thursday.
Read morePossessing crafty racquet skills, boys' 16/u fifth seed Kody Pearson will look to continue his December Showdown campaign when he takes to the court on Thursday.
Top seeds untroubled in junior events
![Blake Ellis competes during the first round of the boys' 16/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Mae Dumrigue Blake Ellis competes during the first round of the boys' 16/u Australian Championships at Melbourne Park; Mae Dumrigue](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Blake-Ellis-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2014
Boys' 16/u top seed Blake Ellis and No.1 seed in the girls' 12/u event, Olivia Gadecki, both advanced on Wednesday at Melbourne Park following straight-sets wins.
Read moreBoys' 16/u top seed Blake Ellis and No.1 seed in the girls' 12/u event, Olivia Gadecki, both advanced on Wednesday at Melbourne Park following straight-sets wins.