Australian Pro Tour News

Biggest movers: O’Connell, Purcell make gains
Max Purcell in action
30 November, 2016

Chris O'Connell and Max Purcell have continued their breakout seasons, rising in the latest ATP rankings.
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Newcombe Medal: Thompson reaches new heights
Jordan Thompson celebrates a winning point during his first-round victory at Roland Garros; Getty Images
26 November, 2016

Four Challenger titles and a career-best Grand Slam result pushed Jordan Thompson into the top 100 in 2016, and into contention for the Newcombe Medal.
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Biggest mover: Barty jumps 50 spots
Ash Barty in action during her second-round victory over Andrea Hlavackova at the WTA Aegon Open in Nottingham; Getty Images
22 November, 2016

Ash Barty is back in the top 300 after her quarterfinal finish in Taipei, while James Duckworth is within striking distance of a top-100 return.
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Mmoh, Day awarded Australian Open wildcards
Michael Mmoh (L) and Kayla Day; Getty Images
22 November, 2016

After strong results on the USTA Pro Circuit, American teenagers Michael Mmoh and Kayla Day have been awarded main-draw wildcards for Australian Open 2017.
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Aussies dominate in Asia
James Duckworth was a winner at the ATP Challenger in Toyota; photo credit Toyota Challenger
21 November, 2016

James Duckworth won the Toyota Challenger in Japan at the weekend, one of several Aussies enjoying strong results in Asia.
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Sydney’s O’Connell claims Blacktown
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20 November, 2016

Chris O'Connell has defeated fellow Sydney local Max Purcell in the Blacktown final, earning his fifth ITF Futures title of 2016.
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Purcell halts Banes to reach Blacktown semi
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28:  Max Purcell of Australia plays a forehand in his junior quarter finals match against Oliver Anderson of Australia during the Australian Open 2016 Junior Championships at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Pat Scala/Getty Images)
18 November, 2016

Local teen Max Purcell has snapped Maverick Banes' seven-match winning streak at the Blacktown Pro Tour event.
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Biggest movers: De Minaur on the march
Alex De Minaur celebrates a winning point during his boys' singles semifinal victory over Ulises Blanch at Wimbledon; Getty Images
15 November, 2016

Alex De Minaur continued his ascent in the ATP rankings after another strong result on the Challenger circuit.
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Banes wins first Australian title in Wollongong
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13 November, 2016

It was maiden success on home soil for fifth seed Maverick Banes as he edged out American Jarmere Jenkins in Wollongong on Sunday.
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Nolan takes doubles, Banes makes final in Wollongong
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12 November, 2016

Daniel Nolan won his first ITF Futures doubles title with Kiwi Finn Tearney while Maverick Banes reached his second 2016 final after defeating wildcard Harry Bourchier.
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Banes into Wollongong semi
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14:  Maverick Banes of Queensland plays a backhand during his 2016 Australian Open Men's Singles Play Off match against Marinko Matosevic of Victoria at Melbourne Park on December 14, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
11 November, 2016

Maverick Banes will face Tasmanian wildcard Harry Bourchier in the Wollongong semifinals after bundling out top seed Blake Mott on Saturday.
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Biggest movers: Aussie teens on the rise
(L-R) Omar Jasika, Marc Polmans and Alex De Minaur; Getty Images
8 November, 2016

Marc Polmans, Omar Jasika and Alex De Minaur all enjoyed big ranking improvements this week, while James Duckworth crept closer to a top 100 return.
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