Australian Pro Tour News

Australia embraces World Tennis Day
Alicia Molik of Australia poses with kids as part of  Hot Shots tennis on day two of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia; Getty Images
3 March, 2013

In Australia, there’s no shortage of tennis programs, initiatives and playing opportunities, something to celebrate on the inaugural World Tennis Day.
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Kyrgios captures biggest title of career
Nick Kyrgios (L) receives the winning cheque from Nature's Way brand manager Adam Browne after triumphing at the Nature's Way Sydney Tennis International Challenger event; Tennis Australia
3 March, 2013

Wildcard Nick Kyrgios won his first ATP Challenger title at the Nature’s Way Sydney Tennis International at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre on Sunday.
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Barton ousts Millman in Sydney
Matthew Barton of Australia plays a backhand volley in his first round qualifying match at Australian Open 2013.
28 February, 2013

No opponent seems too great for fast-rising New South Welshman Matt Barton these days.
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Sam Groth discusses Mildura victory
Mildura Grand International champion Sam Groth (R) is presented with the winner's trophy by Mildura Mayor Glenn Milne; Tennis Australia
27 February, 2013

UPDATE 2:25 pm: Third seed Sam Groth won his first Pro Tour title of the year, defeating unseeded Victorian James Lemke in the 2013 Mildura Grand International final.
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Photos: Grasscourt grinners
All the finalists from the 2013 National Grasscourt Championships singles events in Mildura: (L-R) Nicole Kramer (SA), Gabrielle O'Gorman (NSW), Rinky Hijikata (NSW), Sam May (SA), Jessica Zaviacic (VIC), Kyra Yap (QLD), Daniel Hobart (SA) and Alex De Minaur (NSW); Tennis Australia
26 February, 2013

We pay tribute to the recent winners on grass in Mildura, including the Pro Tour event champs and winners at the junior 2013 National Grasscourt Championships.
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Grasscourt glory for Groth
Sam Groth (R) is presented with the winning trophy by Mildura Mayor Glenn Milne after capturing the men's singles title at the Mildura Grand International; Tennis Australia
25 February, 2013

Big serving Sam Groth has enjoyed grasscourt glory at the Mildura Grand International, winning his first singles title of 2013 after also collecting the doubles crown.
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ATP Challenger Tour heads to Sydney
Matthew Barton, Australian Open 2013 Play-off, December Showdown, Melbourne Park, 2012. MAE DUMRIGUE
21 February, 2013

The ATP Challenger Tour heads to Sydney Olympic Park next week for the Nature’s Way Sydney Tennis International, the next stop on the Australian Pro Tour.
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Robert beats Duckworth for Melbourne Park title
Stephane Robert; Getty Images
18 February, 2013

Frenchman Stephane Robert has won the Melbourne Park Tennis International by beating Australia’s James Duckworth.
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Melbourne Park International Day 4 wrap
Aussie Alex Bolt plays a backhand in his match against Frenchman Florent Serra on Day 2 of Australian Open 2013 Qualifying.
15 February, 2013

Check out Day 4 action at the Melbourne Park Tennis International as we catch up with Alex Bolt following his win over Matt Reid.
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Melbourne Park International: Day 3 round-up
Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates winning a point in his semifinal match against Filippo Baldi of Italy during day twelve of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia; Getty Images
14 February, 2013

Check out all the action from Day 3 of the Melbourne Park International, including an interview with Nick Kyrgios after his defeat of Jose Statham.
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Grasscourt challenge set at Mildura Grand International
Luke Saville reached the quarterfinals of the Hutchison Builders Toowoomba International Pro Tour event in 2012 as a young wildcard; Getty Images
14 February, 2013

The rising stars of Australian tennis will do battle for grasscourt honours and a share of $40,000 in prize money at next week’s Mildura Grand International.
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Catching up with Jack Schipanski
29 November 2011.  Optus 18s Australian Championship.  Iain Morton
13 February, 2013

Eighteen-year-old Jack Schipanski took time out to speak to Tennis Australia before his first round match at the Melbourne Park International Pro Tour event.
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