Australian Pro Tour News
Qualifier Akita ends Perth run with title
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1 March, 2020
Shiho Akita raises the bar on last week’s semifinal appearance to take the Perth #2 title.
Read moreShiho Akita raises the bar on last week’s semifinal appearance to take the Perth #2 title.
Perth #2 tilt ends for Aiava
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29 February, 2020
Despite bundling out third seed Asia Muhammad early on Saturday, Destanee Aiava falls to Japanese qualifier in Perth #2 semifinal.
Read moreDespite bundling out third seed Asia Muhammad early on Saturday, Destanee Aiava falls to Japanese qualifier in Perth #2 semifinal.
Aiava through to Perth #2 quarters
![Destanee Aiava at Australian Open 2020 qualifying Destanee Aiava in action during Australian Open 2020 qualifying. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Destanee-Aiava-700x450.jpg)
28 February, 2020
A rain-affected Perth International #2 sees top seed Arina Rodionova lose her way, while Destanee Aiava remains the sole remaining Australian.
Read moreA rain-affected Perth International #2 sees top seed Arina Rodionova lose her way, while Destanee Aiava remains the sole remaining Australian.
International tennis set for Geelong
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27 February, 2020
The city of Greater Geelong will welcome top players when a new Australian Pro Tour begins at the nation's oldest regional tennis club next month.
Read moreThe city of Greater Geelong will welcome top players when a new Australian Pro Tour begins at the nation's oldest regional tennis club next month.
Inglis brings home Perth title
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23 February, 2020
Top seed Maddison Inglis wins her second Australian Pro Tour title in succession, taking out Destanee Aiava to claim the Perth International #1.
Read moreTop seed Maddison Inglis wins her second Australian Pro Tour title in succession, taking out Destanee Aiava to claim the Perth International #1.
All-Aussie final in Perth
![2019 Australian Open Wildcard Play-Off MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Maddison Inglis of Western Australia plays a backhand in the Woman's Singles 2019 Australian Open Wildcard Play-Off match against Charlottte Kempenaers-Pocz of South Australia at Melbourne Park on December 10, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images for Tennis Australia)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/InglisGettyAO20-700x450.jpg)
22 February, 2020
West Australian Maddison Inglis takes on Destanee Aiava in Perth after both earned a finals berth this weekend.
Read moreWest Australian Maddison Inglis takes on Destanee Aiava in Perth after both earned a finals berth this weekend.
Gibson pipped in Perth
![2020 Australian Open - Day 8 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Talia Gibson of Australia plays a backhand during her Junior Girls' Singles second round match against Ane Mintegi Del Olmo of Spain on day eight of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GettyImages-1202191407-700x450.jpg)
20 February, 2020
Promising West Australian teen Talia Gibson falls just shy of a quarterfinal berth at home in Perth on Thursday.
Read morePromising West Australian teen Talia Gibson falls just shy of a quarterfinal berth at home in Perth on Thursday.
Biggest movers: Duckworth, Bolt enjoy rises
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11 February, 2020
James Duckworth moves to within one spot of his career-high ranking after his first ATP semifinal last week, while Alex Bolt makes a big jump after his exploits in Launceston.
Read moreJames Duckworth moves to within one spot of his career-high ranking after his first ATP semifinal last week, while Alex Bolt makes a big jump after his exploits in Launceston.
Bolt strikes out in Launceston final
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9 February, 2020
It wasn’t a great day for the Australians in Launceston, with both Alex Bolt and Destanee Aiava going down in their respective finals.
Read moreIt wasn’t a great day for the Australians in Launceston, with both Alex Bolt and Destanee Aiava going down in their respective finals.
Bolt into Launceston final
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8 February, 2020
Alex Bolt continues his impressive run at the ATP Challenger in Launceston, storming into the final.
Read moreAlex Bolt continues his impressive run at the ATP Challenger in Launceston, storming into the final.
Aiava books Launceston semifinal
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7 February, 2020
Destanee Aiava impresses in her quarterfinal win in Launceston.
Read moreDestanee Aiava impresses in her quarterfinal win in Launceston.
Bolt sprints to Launceston quarterfinal
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6 February, 2020
Alex Bolt secures his quarterfinal place in Launceston, taking out Zimbabwean Benjamin Lock in under an hour.
Read moreAlex Bolt secures his quarterfinal place in Launceston, taking out Zimbabwean Benjamin Lock in under an hour.