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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.
Smith storms into semifinals
![John-Patrick Smith in action during his quarterfinal victory over Blake Mott at the Australian Open 2015 Play-off; Mae Dumrigue John-Patrick Smith in action during his quarterfinal victory over Blake Mott at the Australian Open 2015 Play-off; Mae Dumrigue](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/JP-Smith-wins-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2014
UPDATE 5:50pm: John-Patrick Smith has advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off with a straight-sets victory over 18-year-old wildcard Blake Mott.
Read moreUPDATE 5:50pm: John-Patrick Smith has advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open 2015 Play-off with a straight-sets victory over 18-year-old wildcard Blake Mott.
Finn Chandler: December Hot Shot of the Month
![Finn Chandler, December Hot Shot of the Month Finn Chandler, December Hot Shot of the Month](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Finn-Hot-Shot-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2014
Congratulations to Finn Chandler, our December Hot Shot of the Month!
Read moreCongratulations to Finn Chandler, our December Hot Shot of the Month!
Aussies in focus: Alex De Minaur
![Australia at the Junior Davis Cup Alex De Minaur in action at the Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania qualifying competition in Kuching, Malaysia; Wee Photography](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/JDC-07-700x450.jpg)
17 December, 2014
Alex De Minaur, an Australian Junior Davis Cup representative, today kicks off his campaign in the boys' 16/u Australian Championships, where he is seeded seventh.
Read moreAlex De Minaur, an Australian Junior Davis Cup representative, today kicks off his campaign in the boys' 16/u Australian Championships, where he is seeded seventh.
Bulte begins in style in 12s event
![Top seed Alex Bulte in action during the 2014 12/u Australian Championships; Matt Johnson Top seed Alex Bulte in action during the 2014 12/u Australian Championships; Matt Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Bulte-700x450.jpg)
16 December, 2014
On a hot Melbourne summer day that marked the beginning of the 12/u Australian Championships, top seed Alex Bulte advanced to the second round with a comfortable victory…
Read moreOn a hot Melbourne summer day that marked the beginning of the 12/u Australian Championships, top seed Alex Bulte advanced to the second round with a comfortable victory…