December Showdown
Australia's best players assemble at Melbourne Park annually for the December Showdown.
Each December the country’s best players assemble at Melbourne Park for the December Showdown. In 16 days, more than 1500 matches will be played to find out who is the best player across each age group and spectator entry is free!
The Australian Open Play-off is the centrepiece of the December Showdown. The play-off sees players from around Australia battle it out for a golden ticket into the Australian Open.
December Showdown 2019 calendar
| Date | Event |
| 3-8 December | 14/u Australian Championships |
| 30-7 December | 18/u Australian Championships |
| 9-15 December | Australian Open 2020 Play-off |
| 10-15 December | 12/u Australian Championships |
| 10-15 December | 16/u Australian Championships |
Watch Live!
Live streaming of the Australian Open 2020 Play-off will be available each day of the event, beginning Monday 10 December.
Scores, draws & schedules
For all December Showdown news, draws and order of play please visit here.
December Showdown news
De Minaur champions future of Aussie tennis ahead of Junior Tour Finals
4 November, 2024
As Australia's top 12/u and 14/u talents compete at the Australian Junior Tour Finals in Sydney, Alex de Minaur spearheads a new look for the future of the tour.
Read moreAs Australia's top 12/u and 14/u talents compete at the Australian Junior Tour Finals in Sydney, Alex de Minaur spearheads a new look for the future of the tour.
King of the showdown: Jovanovski scoops back-to-back titles
16 December, 2023
Victorian Daniel Jovanovski has claimed a second-consecutive national singles championship at the annual December Showdown.
Read moreVictorian Daniel Jovanovski has claimed a second-consecutive national singles championship at the annual December Showdown.
Guillen sweeps national title at 16/u Australian Junior Tour Masters
16 December, 2023
Giselle Guillen from New South Wales is the 16-and-under girls' singles champion at the 2023 December Showdown.
Read moreGiselle Guillen from New South Wales is the 16-and-under girls' singles champion at the 2023 December Showdown.
Guillen glides into girls’ singles final at 16/u Australian Junior Tour Masters
15 December, 2023
New South Wales talent Giselle Guillen is enjoying a memorable run at the 2023 December Showdown.
Read moreNew South Wales talent Giselle Guillen is enjoying a memorable run at the 2023 December Showdown.
