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Jelena Dokic is heading to Hobart having been granted a wildcard into qualifying of the Moorilla Hobart International.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5214Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:38:52 GMT
In the ultimate French showdown, Amelie Mauresmo showed her experience and class today defeating fellow country woman Julie Coin.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5213Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:36:44 GMT
World No. 3 Novak Djokovic has been granted the second men's wildcard to the Medibank International Sydney, which begins on Sunday 11 January at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5210Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:39:46 GMT
Australia's quest for a second Hopman Cup title will have to wait another year after their finals aspirations were dashed in a marathon 2-1 loss to the Slovak Republic on Tuesday night.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5211Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:44:17 GMT
While seeds were falling around him one big strong powerful French man stood tall at the Brisbane International on Tuesday night.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5212Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:50:59 GMT
One-time defector Jelena Dokic has been named in Australia’s Fed Cup squad, which has been labelled one of the strongest teams in recent years.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5209Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:35:16 GMT
Top seed Novak Djokovic has crashed out of the Brisbane International in the first round, losing to Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis in straight sets 6-4 6-4 at the Queensland Tennis Centre today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5208Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:25:22 GMT
This week, Alicia Molik turns commentator, John Newcombe predicts the next men's world No.1 and find out who proposed to Ana Ivanovic]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5207Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:09:23 GMT
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga may have complained about the slow response time displayed by the ballkids during the Masters Cup in Shanghai , but he will have no cause for concern about the expertise of the Aviva Ballkids at the Australian Open.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5205Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:31:27 GMT
Fifth seed Tomas Berdych has proven too good for Australian wildcard Brydan Klein at the Brisbane International, demolishing the local in straight sets.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5206Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:39:07 GMT
Rising hope Bernard Tomic suggested he could mix it with the big boys of world tennis but followed an Australian trend at the Brisbane International.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5201Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:17:21 GMT
World No.3 and reigning Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic from Serbia will begin his 2009 campaign on Pat Rafter Arena this afternoon.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5202Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:27:59 GMT
Lleyton Hewitt says he felt no discomfort in his hip after making a successful return to the court with a tough three-sets victory over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer at the Hopman Cup.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5203Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:33:59 GMT
Andy Roddick began his 2009 season with a comfortable win and an ambition to recapture the form which took him to victory over all three grand slam champions early last year.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5204Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:41:40 GMT
Crowd favourite Marcos Baghdatis has been ousted from the Brisbane International in three sets by Jarkko Nieminen.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5199Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:12:13 GMT
Jelena Dokic has pushed French former world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo all the way but fallen 7-6 7-6 in a tense first-round encounter at the Brisbane International.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5200Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:17:08 GMT
Australia have gone 1-0 down in their Hopman Cup tie with Germany after world No.56 Sabine Lisicki defeated an error-riddled Casey Dellacqua in three sets.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5198Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:07:17 GMT
Australian Samantha Stosur kicked off her Brisbane International journey with an opening round win over Japanese veteran Ai Sugiyama 6-2 6-3 today. ]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5197Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:21:05 GMT
Crowds descended on the first day of play at the Brisbane International with 8824 tennis fans attending the new sporting event.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5196Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:15:26 GMT
World No.3 Novak Djokovic plans to make the experts eat their words, declaring he’ll embrace the pressure attached with defending the Australian Open to triumph at Melbourne Park again.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5195Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:02:04 GMT
Brisbane International organisers are confident they have assembled one of the best scheduled days of tennis in Queensland in decades.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5192Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:03:41 GMT
Britain's Andy Murray defeated world No.1 Rafael Nadal 6-4 5-7 6-3 in the final of the Abu Dhabi exhibition on Saturday to score a crucial blow ahead of this month's Australian Open.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5193Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:18:50 GMT
Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua will end their lengthy injury-layoffs when they line up for Australia's opening Hopman Cup tie against Germany on Monday.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5194Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:25:31 GMT
Australian Sam Groth has continued his impressive form this summer with a sizzling 6-3 7-6(1) win over Canadian Frank Dancevic in the opening round of the men’s singles qualifying.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5191Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:57:53 GMT
The draw for the Brisbane International was held today in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall in front of a buzzing throng of tennis fans.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5190Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:37:41 GMT
Some of the greatest names in the history of Australian tennis assembled today on Pat Rafter Arena to officially open the new $82 million dollar home of Queensland tennis.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5186Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:19:55 GMT
Andy Murray has underlined his credentials as one of the favourites for the Australian Open by beating Roger Federer in the semifinals of the Capitala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5189Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:51:19 GMT
Australian Sophie Ferguson produced a remarkable comeback to defeat highly-ranked compatriot Anastasia Rodionova and advance to the second round of qualifying at the Brisbane International this afternoon.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5187Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:34:01 GMT
Lleyton Hewitt will be hoping it's a case of fourth time lucky when he teams up with West Australian Casey Dellacqua to contest the 21st edition of Perth's Hopman Cup, which kicks off today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5188Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:43:16 GMT
Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova says the Brisbane heat will toughen her up for this month's Australian Open.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5185Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:01:12 GMT
Tasmania’s top female tennis player Anna Wishink will be aiming for her first main draw appearance at the Moorilla Hobart International this month after tournament organisers today granted her a wildcard into qualifying.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5184Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:48:41 GMT
Six Australian women will begin their 2009 campaigns at the Queensland Tennis Centre today, attempting to qualify for the Brisbane International.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5182Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:39:29 GMT
Andy Murray and Nikolay Davydenko showed good form in the build up to the Australian Open as they advanced to the semi-finals of the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5183Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:44:35 GMT
Flamboyant Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has thrown down the gauntlet to fellow tennis big guns by declaring a "war" for the No.1 ranking in 2009.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5179Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:11:45 GMT
Lleyton Hewitt's make-or-break season gets underway in Perth on Saturday as the world's tennis stars chase grand slam glory and $35 million in riches in what shapes as another enthralling Australian summer of on-court action.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5180Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:19:16 GMT
Australia's Casey Dellacqua has declared herself injury-free and ready to break into the world's top 32 ahead of her playing comeback at Perth's Hopman Cup.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5181Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:22:40 GMT
The new year may only be a day away but there's plenty happening off the court. Dokic and Ivanovic are in the news as is Rafa Nadal who has found something new to promote.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5177Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:54:05 GMT
With just under three weeks to go until the start of Australian Open 2009, world No.1 Rafael Nadal is gearing up to head down under with the goal of capturing his first Australian Open title.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5178Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:04:31 GMT
World number 53, Australia’s Casey Dellacqua, has secured a place in the main draw for the Medibank International Sydney, which gets underway on Sunday 11 January at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5175Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:10:49 GMT
Victorian Olivia Rogowska will make her WTA Tour debut in January after she was today given a wildcard into the main draw of the 2009 Moorilla Hobart International.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5176Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:25:52 GMT
The off-court action at Australian Open 2009 is set to be bigger and better than ever, with major sponsors providing a range of activities for fans of all ages.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5174Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:08:01 GMT
In a world first, the internationally renowned Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will serenade tennis fans as they arrive at Melbourne Park on day one of the Australian Open, Monday 19 January.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5173Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:35:56 GMT
West Australian teenager Jessica Moore has received the first Australian wildcard into the main draw of the 2009 Moorilla Hobart International.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5172Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:04:07 GMT
Isabella Holland and Monika Wejnert were today announced as the final two women wildcards to join the Brisbane International this January.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5171Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:00:54 GMT
Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic is scheduled to make her Brisbane International debut during the night session on Monday 5 January.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5170Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:39:37 GMT
Melbourne Park will be the site for one of the great tennis reunions next month.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5169Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:31:22 GMT
John Isner and Christina McHale earned their way into next month's Australian Open by winning US Tennis Association wildcard tournaments.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5167Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:49:26 GMT
Bernard Tomic was today announced as the first Australian wildcard to join the men’s draw at the Brisbane International this January.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5168Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:57:32 GMT
We know Roger Federer wants to win the Australian Open and that Jelena Jankovic desperately desires the AO crown to cement her world No.1 status, but what do members of the Australian tennis community want for Christmas?]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5165Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:07:16 GMT
The Scud wants to get into the real estate market, Tim Henman is making a return to Wimbledon and Ana Ivanovic and her beau finally go public.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5164Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:39:51 GMT
Ageing tennis star Mark Philippoussis insists he can mount a successful tennis comeback despite a two-year absence from the circuit.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5163Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:54:29 GMT
The Fastest Serve podcast is now available for download on tennis.com.au. Sports broadcaster Brett Phillips brings you all the latest tennis news and results as well as exclusive interviews from Australia and around the world. ]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5162Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:47:27 GMT
In front of a large media contingent at Melbourne Park, Mark Philippoussis today announced that he will be part of the Legends event at Australian Open 2009.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5161Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:02:43 GMT
The sunshine state continues to dominate the December Showdown with another Queenslander, Ashleigh Barty, winning the Optus 12s Australian Championships at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5160Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:21:25 GMT
South Australia’s Colin Ebelthite has capped off his best-ever year with a win in the AO Play-off, gaining a wildcard into the maindraw of Australian Open 2009.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5158Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:29:50 GMT
Watch interviews and highlights from the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off men's final at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5159Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:01:00 GMT
Watch interviews with Jelena Dokic and Monika Wejnert after the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off women's final at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5157Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:59:36 GMT
Jelena Dokic has secured a wildcard into Australian Open 2009 after beating teenager Monika Wejnert 6-7(3) 7-5 6-3 in the Wildcard Play-off women’s final at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5156Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:06:19 GMT
Sam Groth will meet Colin Ebelthite in the final of the Australian Open Men’s Wildcard Play-off after both won their respective semifinals at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5155Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:30:14 GMT
Jelena Dokic has sealed her place in the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off final with a blistering 6-1 6-1 defeat of Emelyn Starr at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5154Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:47:52 GMT
Queensland's Ben Mitchell and Ashling Sumner have had a perfect end to the 2008 tennis year, winning the Optus 16s Australian Championships at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5149Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:16:21 GMT
Optus Australian Davis Cup regular Peter Luczak suffered a surprise straight-sets loss to South Australian Colin Ebelthite in the Australian Open Play-off quarterfinals at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5150Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:42:09 GMT
Watch video interviews and highlights from the Optus 16s Australian Singles Championship Finals at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5151Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:45:15 GMT
Big-serving Sam Groth blasted his way into the Australian Open Play-off semifinals with a straight sets win over Optus Australian Davis Cup squad teammate Robert Smeets this afternoon.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5152Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:46:28 GMT
Jelena Dokic breezed into the semifinals of the Australian Open Play-off today and then revealed she was in talks to return to the Fed Cup squad.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5148Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:39:27 GMT
After finishing the season as the world's top-ranked tennis player, Jelena Jankovic is ready to concentrate on winning her first Grand Slam title in 2009.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5147Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:58:18 GMT
After two years blighted by injury and serious illness, Samantha Stosur is hoping a busy January program will prove she's back to full fitness.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5144Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:28:17 GMT
Watch video interviews with Sophie Ferguson, Sam Groth, Emelyn Starr, Anna Wishink and Brendan Mckenzie ahead of the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off quarterfinals at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5145Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:47:22 GMT
Top seeds Ben Mitchell and Olivia Rich have both advanced to the Optus 16s Australian Singles Championships finals at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5146Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:00:47 GMT
Former world No 1 Lindsay Davenport has pulled out of the Australian Open after discovering she is pregnant with her second child.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5143Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:16:11 GMT
An injury to Colin Ebelthite may yet provide a late reprieve for Queensland teenager Bernard Tomic in the Australian Open Play-off at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5141Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:16:08 GMT
This week, listen for your chance to win Australian Open tickets plus hear the latest scores and news from the Wildcard Play-off plus interviews with Bernard Tomic and Max Mirnyi.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5142Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:33:42 GMT
Jelena Dokic has kept her Australian Open wildcard hopes alive with a straight sets win over Marija Mirkovic at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5139Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:02:19 GMT
Isabella Holland speaks to tennis.com.au after winning her third round robin match against Alison Bai in the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5140Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:04:45 GMT
Big-serving Victorian Sam Groth has powered his way into the Australian Open Play-off quarterfinals with a surprise 6-4 5-7 7-6(3) win over Optus Australian Davis Cup team member Carsten Ball.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5138Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:51:29 GMT
Anna Wishink has maintained her unbeaten record in the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off with a 6-4 6-0 victory over Jade Hopper at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5137Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:35:48 GMT
Jelena Dokic and Bernard Tomic must both win their remaining round-robin matches today to ensure their progression into Friday’s quarterfinals of the Australian Open Play-off at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5136Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:25:36 GMT
Peter Luczak has beaten Optus Australian Davis Cup teammate Brydan Klein in his second round robin match in the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5135Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:09:05 GMT
Looking for the perfect Holiday Gift? After nine successful years in New York City, the Taste of Tennis Australia is coming to Melbourne!]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5133Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:24:11 GMT
Watch interviews with Bernard Tomic, Monika Wejnert, Peter Luczak and more from the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5134Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:39:23 GMT
Jelena Dokic's hopes of obtaining a wildcard into Australian Open 2009 took a step back today when she lost to 18-year-old Queenslander Monica Wejnert at the wildcard play-off.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5132Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:05:51 GMT
Teams from South Australia and Victoria have won the battle for state pride in the Optus 12s Australian Teams Championships at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5130Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:57:42 GMT
Bernard Tomic won his second round robin match today against Dane Propoggia from NSW, who retired in the third set with the scoreline 6-7 6-4 3-0 in Tomic's favour.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5131Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:34:04 GMT
Talented 24-year-old Adelaide right-hander Colin Ebelthite fought back from a set down to win an epic struggle against Queensland teenager Bernard Tomic on the opening day of the Australian Open Play-off at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5129Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:52:44 GMT
Jelena Dokic has kicked off her Australian Open Play-off with a resounding 6-3 6-0 win over Queenslander Sophie Letcher on the first day of play.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5128Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:37:04 GMT
Roger Federer rises up the wealth rankings, Jelena Jankovic is back in training and will Ernests Gulbis play Kooyong or Auckland this summer?]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5126Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:21:59 GMT
Colin Ebelthite has beaten Bernard Tomic in a thrilling three-set match 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) on day one of the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5127Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:33:51 GMT
Wally Masur, Pat Cash, Mark Kratzmann, Richard Fromberg, Jason Stoltenberg, Todd Woodbridge and Lleyton Hewitt are all well known Australian tennis names, but they have another thing in common.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5125Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:57:22 GMT
A cluster of fresh-faced talent will step onto Melbourne Park tomorrow intent on signalling their arrival as the next generation of Australian tennis.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5124Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:09:25 GMT
John Tomic has publicly apologised for his actions at the Wangara Kia International in Sorrento, which resulted in his son Bernard defaulting from the Pro Circuit event.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5123Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:40:42 GMT
Brendan Mckenzie (NSW) and Marija Mirkovic (VIC) will contest the Australian Open Play-off starting Monday after winning the Optus 18s Australian Singles Championships at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5122Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:55:09 GMT
Top seed Brendan Mckenzie will meet Dane Propoggia in the final of the Optus 18s Australian Boys’ Singles Championships after both players won their respective semifinals at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5121Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:09:53 GMT
The official tournament website of the Australian Open, www.australianopen.com powered by IBM, launched today, inviting cyber tennis fans to become involved in the first Grand Slam tournament of 2009.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5120Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:55:00 GMT
Rumors of Lindsay Davenport’s retirement may prove somewhat premature, with the former world No.1 officially entering Australian Open 2009.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5119Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:10:23 GMT
Nina Catovic and Chris O'Connell have triumphed in the Optus 14s Australian Singles Championships at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5117Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:06:58 GMT
Christopher O’Connell (NSW) has won the Optus 14s Australian Championships boys’ singles, upsetting top seed and Optus Australian World Junior Tennis Competition team member Jack Schipanski (SA), at Melbourne Park today.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5118Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:22:41 GMT
Quarterfinals day at the Optus 18s Australian Championships was a day for the favourites at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5115Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:39:09 GMT
Jarmila Gajdosova was announced today as the second Australian to join the Brisbane International line-up.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5116Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:56:35 GMT
After a rainy Tuesday, it was full steam ahead on Wednesday as the Optus 18s Australian Championships continued at Melbourne Park.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5111Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:30:40 GMT
Australia’s top young tennis talents have gathered at Melbourne Park this week to compete in the Australian Money Tournament (AMT) #1.]]>http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/News.aspx?id=4&pageId=11478&HandlerId=2&archive=false&newsid=5112Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:38:25 GMT