Australian Pro Tour News
Purcell advances in Burnie
![2019 Australian Open Qualifying - Day 2 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Max Purcell of Australia hits a forehand in his match against Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania during day two of Qualifying for the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 9, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/GettyImages-1079466364-700x450.jpg)
21 January, 2019
Max Purcell joins a handful of Australians in the second round of the ATP Challenger 80 in Burnie.
Read moreMax Purcell joins a handful of Australians in the second round of the ATP Challenger 80 in Burnie.
Hurkacz claims Canberra
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12 January, 2019
Next Gen star Hubert Hurkacz of Poland turns the tables on Belarusian Illya Ivashka to win his third ATP Challenger in seven months in Canberra.
Read moreNext Gen star Hubert Hurkacz of Poland turns the tables on Belarusian Illya Ivashka to win his third ATP Challenger in seven months in Canberra.
Mousley out in Canberra quarters
![East Hotel Canberra Challenger - 7 January 2019 Jiri VESELY (CZE) [3] during day two of the East Hotel Canberra Challenger 2019 #EastCBRCH. Match was played at Canberra Tennis Centre in Lyneham, Canberra, ACT on Monday 7 January 2019. Photo: Ben Southall. #Tennis #Canberra](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EH-Canberra-Challenger-7-Jan-2019-web-0185-700x450.jpg)
10 January, 2019
Resurgent Czech Jiri Vesely douses the last Australian hope at the ATP Challenger 80 in Canberra, defeating Bradley Mousley in the quarterfinals.
Read moreResurgent Czech Jiri Vesely douses the last Australian hope at the ATP Challenger 80 in Canberra, defeating Bradley Mousley in the quarterfinals.
Bourchier ousts top seed in Canberra
![East Hotel Canberra Challenger - 8 January 2019 Harry BOURCHIER (AUS) during day three of the East Hotel Canberra Challenger 2019 #EastCBRCH. Match was played at Canberra Tennis Centre in Lyneham, Canberra, ACT on Tuesday 8 January 2019. Photo: Ben Southall. #Tennis #Canberra](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EH-Canberra-Challenger-8-Jan-2019-HR-0232-700x450.jpg)
8 January, 2019
Tasmanian Harry Bourchier has a career-best win defeating world No.73 Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain at the ATP Challenger 80 event in Canberra
Read moreTasmanian Harry Bourchier has a career-best win defeating world No.73 Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain at the ATP Challenger 80 event in Canberra
Harris moves ahead in Canberra
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7 January, 2019
Andrew Harris defeats tenth seed Di Wu of China to move into the third round of the ATP Challenger 80 in Canberra.
Read moreAndrew Harris defeats tenth seed Di Wu of China to move into the third round of the ATP Challenger 80 in Canberra.
Aussie doubles joy as Dutra Silva claims Playford
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6 January, 2019
Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva claims his 11th ATP Challenger title in Playford with local favourite Luke Saville and partner Max Purcell collecting the doubles crown.
Read moreBrazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva claims his 11th ATP Challenger title in Playford with local favourite Luke Saville and partner Max Purcell collecting the doubles crown.
Russian Kalinskaya takes Playford title
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6 January, 2019
Third-seeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya triumphs in Playford, the sixth ITF World Tennis Tour title for the 20-year-old.
Read moreThird-seeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya triumphs in Playford, the sixth ITF World Tennis Tour title for the 20-year-old.
Dutra Silva to meet Moraing in Playford final
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5 January, 2019
Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva continues his impressive week at the Playford ATP Challenger 90, edging past upcoming Australian Open wildcard Zhe Li of China to reach the final.
Read moreBrazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva continues his impressive week at the Playford ATP Challenger 90, edging past upcoming Australian Open wildcard Zhe Li of China to reach the final.
Wildcard Mcphee into Playford quarters
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3 January, 2019
Kaylah Mcphee wins tough all-Aussie battle to reach the last eight in Playford.
Read moreKaylah Mcphee wins tough all-Aussie battle to reach the last eight in Playford.
Woolcock back with upset win
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2 January, 2019
Returning from the sidelines after a significant knee injury, Victorian Belinda Woolcock comes from qualifying to defeat seventh-seeded Italian in Playford opener.
Read moreReturning from the sidelines after a significant knee injury, Victorian Belinda Woolcock comes from qualifying to defeat seventh-seeded Italian in Playford opener.
Vukic safely through in Playford
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1 January, 2019
Sydney’s Aleks Vukic keeps Australian hopes alive with a spirited opening win at the ATP Challenger 90 in Playford.
Read moreSydney’s Aleks Vukic keeps Australian hopes alive with a spirited opening win at the ATP Challenger 90 in Playford.
Five minutes with … Ellen Perez
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11 December, 2018
In her first full season as a pro, Ellen Perez rose inside the top 200 after reaching five Pro Tour finals. She arrives at Melbourne Park this week as the second seed in…
Read moreIn her first full season as a pro, Ellen Perez rose inside the top 200 after reaching five Pro Tour finals. She arrives at Melbourne Park this week as the second seed in…