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Mitchell motivated to re-write script
![Benjamin Mitchell, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE Benjamin Mitchell, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Benjamin-Mitchell-tw2-700x450.jpg)
11 December, 2013
Determined to erase the painful memories of his Australian Open 2013 first round loss, Ben Mitchell made the best possible start to that quest on Tuesday.
Read moreDetermined to erase the painful memories of his Australian Open 2013 first round loss, Ben Mitchell made the best possible start to that quest on Tuesday.
Gajdosova, Dellacqua cruise into quarters
![Jarmila Gajdosova Jarmila Gajdosova in action during her victory over Jelena Dokic at the Australian Open 2014 Play-off; Matt Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Gajdosova-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
Jarmila Gajdosova was victorious in the most highly-anticipated match of the Australian Open Play-off so far, while Casey Dellacqua dropped just three games.
Read moreJarmila Gajdosova was victorious in the most highly-anticipated match of the Australian Open Play-off so far, while Casey Dellacqua dropped just three games.
Santillan upsets Reid in AO Play-off
![Akira Santillan Akira Santillan celebrates his victory over Matt Reid in the first round of the Australian Open Play-off; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Santillan-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
UPDATE 5.40pm: Sixteen-year-old Akira Santillan has upset second seed Matt Reid in the Australian Open Play-off first round, and will next face Luke Saville.
Read moreUPDATE 5.40pm: Sixteen-year-old Akira Santillan has upset second seed Matt Reid in the Australian Open Play-off first round, and will next face Luke Saville.
AO Blitz hits Melbourne and surrounds
![AO Blitz Bondi The Australian Open trophies and a furry friend at the recent AO Blitz event in Bondi, Sydney; Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/AO-Blitz-Bondi-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
The AO Blitz will this week hit the Melbourne suburbs of Beaumaris, Pakenham and Frankston as well as nearby seaside holiday spots in Rye and Phillip Island.
Read moreThe AO Blitz will this week hit the Melbourne suburbs of Beaumaris, Pakenham and Frankston as well as nearby seaside holiday spots in Rye and Phillip Island.
Top-seeded 12s begin strongly
![Dane Sweeny Dane Sweeny in action during the Australian 12-and-under Championships; Matt Johnson](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Dane-Sweeney-cropped-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
Top-seeded Australian 12/u Championships competitors Dane Sweeney and Olivia Gadecki have kicked off their campaigns with straight-set victories.
Read moreTop-seeded Australian 12/u Championships competitors Dane Sweeney and Olivia Gadecki have kicked off their campaigns with straight-set victories.
Arber missing in New Zealand
![Paul Arber Paul Arber](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_8650-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
The search continues for Australian tennis coach Paul Arber who has not been seen since Saturday night.
Read moreThe search continues for Australian tennis coach Paul Arber who has not been seen since Saturday night.
Aussie results daily update, 10 December
![Jason Kubler in action on day eight of the Wimbledon Junior Championships. Getty Images Jason Kubler in action on day eight of the Wimbledon Junior Championships. Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jason-Kubler-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
All the latest Aussie results from abroad.
Read moreAll the latest Aussie results from abroad.
Rain, rain go away
![Rain delays play at the AO Play-off. XUE BAI Rain delays play at the AO Play-off. XUE BAI](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Rain-09122013-5424-Xue-Bai-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
Soaking rain caused the cancellation of all Australian Open Play-off and other December Showdown matches at Melbourne Park - here's how the players coped.
Watch videoSoaking rain caused the cancellation of all Australian Open Play-off and other December Showdown matches at Melbourne Park - here's how the players coped.
The last word: Jelena Dokic
![Jelena Dokic, Melbourne, 2012. GETTY IMAGES Jelena Dokic, Melbourne, 2012. GETTY IMAGES](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dokic-tw-700x450.jpg)
10 December, 2013
Jelena Dokic talks with Australian Tennis Magazine ahead of her first round match against Jarmila Gajdosova at the Australian Open Play-off.
Read moreJelena Dokic talks with Australian Tennis Magazine ahead of her first round match against Jarmila Gajdosova at the Australian Open Play-off.
My First Club: Ian Barclay
![Ian Barclay, Newcombe Medal 2012. BEK JOHNSON Ian Barclay, Newcombe Medal 2012. BEK JOHNSON](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IAN-BARCLAY-700x450.jpg)
9 December, 2013
Ian Barclay, former coach to Pat Cash and countless other national champions, remains determined at age 75 to guide young players. This is the story of his first club.
Watch videoIan Barclay, former coach to Pat Cash and countless other national champions, remains determined at age 75 to guide young players. This is the story of his first club.