Australian Pro Tour News
Ecstatic Lorbergs into Perth second round
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21 February, 2017
Perth Tennis International #2 wildcard Genevieve Lorbergs on "cloud ten" after knocking out third seed in first main draw appearance.
Read morePerth Tennis International #2 wildcard Genevieve Lorbergs on "cloud ten" after knocking out third seed in first main draw appearance.
Biggest movers: Ebden recovering lost ground
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21 February, 2017
Former top-100 Aussie Matt Ebden continued his rapid rise up the rankings after a quarterfinal showing last week in Memphis.
Read moreFormer top-100 Aussie Matt Ebden continued his rapid rise up the rankings after a quarterfinal showing last week in Memphis.
Hon exits in Perth quarters
![2016 Brisbane International - Day 2 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Priscilla Hon of Australia plays a foehand against Samantha Crawford of the United States during day two of the 2016 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 4, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/GettyImages-503296888-700x450.jpg)
17 February, 2017
Returning Queensland teen Priscilla Hon has been defeated in the quarterfinals at the first of two $25,000 ITF events in Perth.
Read moreReturning Queensland teen Priscilla Hon has been defeated in the quarterfinals at the first of two $25,000 ITF events in Perth.
Hon progresses in Perth
![2017 Australian Open - Day 3 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Priscilla Hon of Australia plays a shot in her first round doubles match against Samantha Stosur of Australia and Shuai Zhang of China on day three of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GettyImages-631948270-700x450.jpg)
15 February, 2017
Returning Queensland teen Priscilla Hon has had a welcome opening round win at the first ITF $25,000 event in Perth.
Read moreReturning Queensland teen Priscilla Hon has had a welcome opening round win at the first ITF $25,000 event in Perth.
Biggest movers: Fourlis continues ascent
![Jaimee Fourlis Jaimee Fourlis in action during the Australian Open 2017 Play-off final at Melbourne Park; Elizabeth Xue Bai](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Fourlis-WC-04-700x450.jpg)
14 February, 2017
Jaimee Fourlis has continued her excellent start to 2017 and is now within striking distance of the world's top 250, while Alex Bolt and Matt Ebden made impressive gains.
Read moreJaimee Fourlis has continued her excellent start to 2017 and is now within striking distance of the world's top 250, while Alex Bolt and Matt Ebden made impressive gains.
New Yorkers sweep Launceston
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12 February, 2017
Americans Noah Rubin and Jamie Loeb each took titles in Launceston on Sunday while Australians featured in doubles wins.
Read moreAmericans Noah Rubin and Jamie Loeb each took titles in Launceston on Sunday while Australians featured in doubles wins.
Czech ends Aussie run in Launceston
![2017 Australian Open - Day 3 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Jaimee Fourlis of Australia plays a backhand in her second round match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia on day three of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GettyImages-631933002-700x450.jpg)
10 February, 2017
Unheralded Czech Barbora Krejicova has defeated Aussies Kimberly Birrell and Jaimee Fourlis to reach the semifinals of the ITF $60,000 event in Launceston.
Read moreUnheralded Czech Barbora Krejicova has defeated Aussies Kimberly Birrell and Jaimee Fourlis to reach the semifinals of the ITF $60,000 event in Launceston.
Americans through to semis in Launceston
![2017 Australian Open - Day 3 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Noah Rubin of the United States plays a forehand in his second round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day three of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GettyImages-631944788-700x450.jpg)
10 February, 2017
Three Americans are through to the semifinals at the Launceston ATP Challenger after Aussies Andrew Whittington and Alex Bolt failed to advance.
Read moreThree Americans are through to the semifinals at the Launceston ATP Challenger after Aussies Andrew Whittington and Alex Bolt failed to advance.
Successful return for Birrell in Launceston
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7 February, 2017
Queenslander Kimberly Birrell has defeated experienced Frenchwoman Alize Lim in the opening round at Launceston.
Read moreQueenslander Kimberly Birrell has defeated experienced Frenchwoman Alize Lim in the opening round at Launceston.
Biggest movers: Jasika vaults close to career-high
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7 February, 2017
Omar Jasika has come within just a few spots of his career-high ranking after winning his first ATP Challenger title in Burnie at the weekend.
Read moreOmar Jasika has come within just a few spots of his career-high ranking after winning his first ATP Challenger title in Burnie at the weekend.
Bolt wins Launceston opener
![2017 Australian Open Qualifying MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Alex Bolt of Australia plays a backhand in his 2017 Australian Open Qualifying match against Marius Copil of Romania at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GettyImages-631440018-700x450.jpg)
6 February, 2017
Alex Bolt's dream comeback continues with first-up win at Launceston ATP Challenger.
Read moreAlex Bolt's dream comeback continues with first-up win at Launceston ATP Challenger.
Maiden title for Jasika in Burnie
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4 February, 2017
Victorian Omar Jasika has taken out his first ATP Challenger event after defeating Blake Mott in Burnie.
Read moreVictorian Omar Jasika has taken out his first ATP Challenger event after defeating Blake Mott in Burnie.