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Relaxed Rafter ready for a bit of fun
![Pat Rafter, Roger Federer Charity Match, 2014, Melbourne Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter hits a forehand during the Roger Federer Charity Match at Melbourne Park on January 8, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Rafter-700x450.jpg)
12 January, 2014
Pat Rafter has described his doubles pairing with Lleyton Hewitt at the 2014 Australian Open as "like eating chocolate and then eating broccoli."
Read morePat Rafter has described his doubles pairing with Lleyton Hewitt at the 2014 Australian Open as "like eating chocolate and then eating broccoli."
Rafter and Hewitt to play doubles at the Australian Open
![Pat Rafter (left) and Lleyton Hewitt talk tactics. GETTY IMAGES Pat Rafter (left) and Lleyton Hewitt talk tactics. GETTY IMAGES](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Rafter-Hewitt-tw-700x450.jpg)
12 January, 2014
Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has emerged from more than a decade in retirement to accept a wildcard into the Australian Open doubles with Lleyton Hewitt.
Read moreDavis Cup captain Pat Rafter has emerged from more than a decade in retirement to accept a wildcard into the Australian Open doubles with Lleyton Hewitt.
Victorian Premier serves up huge new investment in Melbourne Park
![2013 Australian Open, Melbourne A general view from Hisense Arena during day four of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Melbourne-Park-700x450.jpg)
12 January, 2014
Rod Laver Arena will be upgraded and access to Melbourne Park vastly improved under a $338 million second stage of the internationally renowned sports precinct’s redevelopment.
Read moreRod Laver Arena will be upgraded and access to Melbourne Park vastly improved under a $338 million second stage of the internationally renowned sports precinct’s redevelopment.
Kyrgios ready to step up at Australian Open
![2014 AAMI Classic, Melbourne, Nick Kyrgios Nick Kyrgios of Australia plays a backhand during his match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain during day three of the AAMI Classic at Kooyong on January 10, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Nick_Kyrgios-700x450.jpg)
12 January, 2014
Nick Kyrgios says he can not wait for the Australian Open to start in Melbourne this week and is ready to step up against the best in the game.
Read moreNick Kyrgios says he can not wait for the Australian Open to start in Melbourne this week and is ready to step up against the best in the game.
Kokkinakis ready to take on the best
![Thanasi Kokkinakis, Brisbane, 2014 Brisbane International Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia plays a backhand in his match against Di Wu of China during day two of the 2014 Brisbane International at Queensland Tennis Centre on December 30, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Thanasi_Kokkinakis-700x450.jpg)
12 January, 2014
It’s a long way to the top. But for 17-year-old Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis, the top is not as far away as people may think.
Read moreIt’s a long way to the top. But for 17-year-old Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis, the top is not as far away as people may think.
Barty looking forward to the challenge
![Ashleigh Barty, 2014 Brisbane International, Brisbane Ashleigh Barty of Australia speaks to media . (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Barty_Press-700x450.jpg)
12 January, 2014
Ashleigh Barty will clash with world No.1 Serena Williams this Monday night and can not wait for the challenge.
Read moreAshleigh Barty will clash with world No.1 Serena Williams this Monday night and can not wait for the challenge.
Ruthless del Potro dispatches Tomic to win Sydney title
![2014 Sydney International, Sydney, Juan Martin del Potro SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina poses with the trophy after winning the mens singles final against Bernard Tomic of Australia during day seven of the Sydney International at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre on January 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Del_Potro-700x450.jpg)
11 January, 2014
Juan Martin del Potro defeated Bernard Tomic in straight sets to take out the 2014 Apia International in Sydney.
Read moreJuan Martin del Potro defeated Bernard Tomic in straight sets to take out the 2014 Apia International in Sydney.
Stosur happy with her Australian Open preparation
![Hobart International 2014, Hobart, Samantha Stosur Sam Stosur of Australia serves in her semi final match against Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic during day six of the Moorilla Hobart International at Domain Tennis Centre on January 10, 2014 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Stosur_Serve-700x450.jpg)
11 January, 2014
Samantha Stosur is certainly not taking any negatives from her straight sets loss at the Hobart International to Klara Zakopalova, the woman who will also be her first…
Read moreSamantha Stosur is certainly not taking any negatives from her straight sets loss at the Hobart International to Klara Zakopalova, the woman who will also be her first…
Kids Day takes centre stage
![2014 Australian Open, Melbourne, Kids Day MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: A general view of the large crowd taking part in the Kids Tennis Day ahead of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Kids-Day-101-700x450.jpg)
11 January, 2014
Some of the world’s best tennis players took time out from their Australian Open preparations to take part in Kids Tennis Day at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
Read moreSome of the world’s best tennis players took time out from their Australian Open preparations to take part in Kids Tennis Day at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
Kei Nishikori takes out the AAMI Classic
![2014 AAMI Classic, Kooyong, Melbourne, Kei Nishikor MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Kei Nishikori of Japan kisses the Kooyong Classic trophy after winning his match against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in the final during day four of the AAMI Classic at Kooyong on January 11, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Kei_Nishikori_Kooyong-700x450.jpg)
11 January, 2014
Japan's Kei Nishikori has joined his coach Michael Chang on the honour roll at Kooyong after shocking world No.7 Tomas Berdych to win the AAMI Classic.
Read moreJapan's Kei Nishikori has joined his coach Michael Chang on the honour roll at Kooyong after shocking world No.7 Tomas Berdych to win the AAMI Classic.