Australian Pro Tour News
Mott into Cairns semi on return
![MottCairns19 MottCairns19](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MottCairns19-700x450.jpg)
20 September, 2019
After more than two years away from the game, Blake Mott has made an immediate impact with a semifinal berth at the first Australian Pro Tour event of the season.
Read moreAfter more than two years away from the game, Blake Mott has made an immediate impact with a semifinal berth at the first Australian Pro Tour event of the season.
Biggest movers: Hives cracks world’s top 150
![Zoe Hives at the Hobart International Zoe Hives in action during her first-round victory over Johanna Larsson at the Hobart International (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zoe-Hives-Hobart-Tennis-700x450.jpg)
17 September, 2019
Zoe Hives' breakout 2019 continues, with the Victorian rising to a career-high ranking of world No.150 in the latest WTA rankings.
Read moreZoe Hives' breakout 2019 continues, with the Victorian rising to a career-high ranking of world No.150 in the latest WTA rankings.
Australian Pro Tour kicks off in Cairns
![2018 Australian Open Qualifying MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Maverick Banes of Australia competes in his first round match against Norbert Gombos of Slovakia during 2018 Australian Open Qualifying at Melbourne Park on January 10, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GettyImages-903151614-700x450.jpg)
16 September, 2019
Local Maverick Banes and West Aussie Maddison Inglis top the seeds as the 2019 Cairns International gets underway on Tuesday.
Read moreLocal Maverick Banes and West Aussie Maddison Inglis top the seeds as the 2019 Cairns International gets underway on Tuesday.
Biggest movers: McPhee nears top 200, Barty back to No.1
![Kaylah McPhee Australian Open qualifying Kaylah McPhee in action during her first-round victory in qualifying at the Australian Open (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kaylah-McPhee-AO-qualifying-700x450.jpg)
11 September, 2019
Kaylah McPhee continues her stunning rise in the rankings, one of several Aussies making big improvements this week. Ash Barty reclaims her spot at the top of the WTA list.
Read moreKaylah McPhee continues her stunning rise in the rankings, one of several Aussies making big improvements this week. Ash Barty reclaims her spot at the top of the WTA list.
Challenger title for Duckworth in China
![James Duckworth at the AO Play-off James Duckworth in action during his first-round win over Blake Ellis at the Australian Open Play-off at Melbourne Park (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Duckworth-AO-Play-off-700x450.jpg)
2 September, 2019
James Duckworth wins his second ATP Challenger title of 2019 and continues to move closer to a top-100 return.
Read moreJames Duckworth wins his second ATP Challenger title of 2019 and continues to move closer to a top-100 return.
Biggest movers: Inglis cracks top 200
20 August, 2019
Maddison Inglis' breakthrough 2019 has continued with the West Australian this week entering the WTA top 200.
Read moreMaddison Inglis' breakthrough 2019 has continued with the West Australian this week entering the WTA top 200.
First career ATP Challenger title for O’Connell
![Christopher O'Connell Christopher O'Connell (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Christopher-OConnell-ATP-Challenger-Cordenons-700x450.jpg)
19 August, 2019
Christopher O'Connell's victory at the ATP Challenger tournament in Cordenons, Italy marks the biggest title of the Australian's career and one that has…
Read moreChristopher O'Connell's victory at the ATP Challenger tournament in Cordenons, Italy marks the biggest title of the Australian's career and one that has…
Biggest movers: Duckworth on the rise
![James Duckworth at the Australian Open Play-off James Duckworth in action during his victory in the Australian Open Play-off final over Luke Saville (photo: Elizabeth Xue Bai)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Duckworth-wins-AO-play-off-700x450.jpg)
13 August, 2019
James Duckworth attains his highest ranking in more than two years after a run to the ATP Challenger final in Yokkaichi, Japan.
Read moreJames Duckworth attains his highest ranking in more than two years after a run to the ATP Challenger final in Yokkaichi, Japan.
Biggest movers: Kyrgios Aussie men’s No.1
![Nick Kyrgios wins Washington DC Nick Kyrgios celebrates his ATP title in Washington DC (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Kyrgios-biggest-movers-700x450.jpg)
6 August, 2019
Nick Kyrgios' return to the world's top 30 this week has also seen him once again become Australia's No.1 male player.
Read moreNick Kyrgios' return to the world's top 30 this week has also seen him once again become Australia's No.1 male player.
Biggest movers: Cabrera returns to top 200
![Lizette Cabrera wins the ITF 80K title in Granby, Canada Lizette Cabrera wins the ITF 80K title in Granby, Canada (photo: Sarah-Jäde Champagne/Tennis Canada)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cabrera-Granby-03-700x450.jpg)
31 July, 2019
Queensland's Lizette Cabrera jumps more than 70 places in this week's rankings after her biggest career title at the ITF 80K tournament in Granby, Canada.
Read moreQueensland's Lizette Cabrera jumps more than 70 places in this week's rankings after her biggest career title at the ITF 80K tournament in Granby, Canada.
Blake Mott embarks on tennis comeback
![Blake Mott at Australian Open 2017 Blake Mott qualifies for Australian Open 2017 (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Blake-Mott-700x450.jpg)
25 July, 2019
Former world No.220, who hasn’t played a professional match in almost two years, has rediscovered his passion for the sport.
Read moreFormer world No.220, who hasn’t played a professional match in almost two years, has rediscovered his passion for the sport.
Biggest movers: Fourlis regaining ground
![Jaimee Fourlis at WTA Nottingham Jaimee Fourlis in action at the WTA tournament in Nottingham, UK (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Jaimee-Fourlis-five-minutes-with-700x450.jpg)
23 July, 2019
Australian teenager Jaimee Fourlis has returned to the world's top 250 this week after a sustained run of good form on European clay.
Read moreAustralian teenager Jaimee Fourlis has returned to the world's top 250 this week after a sustained run of good form on European clay.