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09 DecThe draws for the Australian Open Play-off were conducted on Sunday, with several exciting match-ups set to light up the courts at Melbourne Park over the next week.

05 DecA new book about Ken Rosewall is launched depicting the world of tennis from the eyes of an Aussie legend.

04 DecThere is no winding down for top Australian Open contenders, as exhibition tennis takes centre stage in December.

30 NovThe Australian Open is synonymous with summer, and to celebrate both, the AO ice-cream van will be handing out free ice-creams all over Melbourne in the lead up to Australian Open 2013.

26 NovThe Australian Open 2013 “Dine and Play” promotion allows people to enjoy some of the best food Melbourne has to offer while giving them the chance to win an incredible experience at the year’s first Grand Slam.

09 NovThe public have voted and the results are in – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will grace the cover of the Australian Open 2013 Official Program.

09 NovAs Australian Open 2013 draws near, tournament director Craig Tiley discusses his checklist of the major tasks – both complete and those still to be finalised – ahead of the tournament in January.

08 NovIt's been a long road trip for Daphne and Norm, the affectionate nicknames given to the magnificent silver singles trophies presented each year to the Australian Open champions.

08 NovWhile all of the world’s biggest tennis stars will contest Australian Open 2013, many of them will be fine-tuning their games at lead-up events around the country. Find out where they are playing in January.

08 NovWu Di and Zhang Yuxuan have one thing in common, aside from their shared nationality – both will contest their first ever Grand Slam event at Australian Open 2013.

29 OctThe official Australian Open 2013 program goes to print next month and we’re inviting fans to nominate who should be on the cover.

23 OctChina’s Wu Di will compete in the main draw of Australian Open 2013 after winning the inaugural Asia-Pacific Australian Open Wildcard Play-off men’s final

23 OctChinese qualifier Yuxuan Zhang women’s final of the Asia-Pacific Australian Open Wildcard Play-off today.

19 OctThailand’s men’s third seed Danai Udomchoke and women’s third seed Luksika Kumkhum have progressed on the first day at the Asia-Pacific Australian Open Wildcard play-off in Nanjing.

15 OctThe inaugural Asia-Pacific AO Wildcard (AWP) begins today with the qualifying men’s and women’s singles taking place at the Nanjing Sports Institute.

11 OctTennis Australia CEO Steve Wood provides a statement on the ATP and Player Council response to recent player compensation announcements made for Australian Open 2013.

08 OctThe Australian Open Trophy Tour arrived in China this week, with a first stop at the China Open where world No.1 Victoria Azarenka won the women’s event overnight, beating Maria Sharapova 63 61.

08 OctSingle session tickets are now on sale for the Australian Open.

05 OctFind out how your booked tickets to Australian Open 2013 will be distributed and other new initiatives relating to extended access for corporate clients.

05 OctExciting Chinese talent Ze Zhang will be one of several emerging stars taking part in the inaugural Asia-Pacific Australian Open wildcard play-off.

02 OctThe Australian Open Ground Pass is set for a price rise for the first time since 2007.

02 OctTop tennis players from the Asia-Pacific region will have the chance to win a valuable wildcard into the Australian Open at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Australian Open Wildcard Play-off set for Nanjing, China, in October.

02 OctAustralia’s most popular spring water, Mount Franklin, has joined the Australian Open as the official premium spring water supplier.

02 OctAustralian women’s tennis pioneer Judy Dalton will be inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame during Australian Open 2013.

02 OctAs the new look Melbourne Park starts to take shape, check out all the new fan-friendly attractions at Australian Open 2013.

02 OctPlayers will be vying for a share of a record AUD$30 million next January, Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood announced at the Australian Open 2013 launch at Melbourne Park this morning.

02 OctOur man at the top Craig Tiley explains how Australian Open 2013 has the players' and fans' best interests at heart.

28 SepRoger Federer has come closer to tennis perfection than any player that’s graced centre court and while he can’t boast a calendar-year Grand Slam, he’s amassed many other records. So. is he the best?

28 SepRod Laver maintained dominance over many opponents to claim the elusive calendar-year Grand Slam not once, but twice. So is he the best male player of all time?

17 SepGrand Slam champion Li Na joined Victorian Premier the Hon. Ted Baillieu today to announce the inaugural Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off set for Nanjing, China in October.

14 SepIf Serena Williams doesn't wind up as the greatest player in women's tennis history, as she's already being dubbed, she's on track to finish as America's most successful at least.

14 SepAndy Murray admitted that even with a confidence-boosting Olympic gold medal, he was nagged by doubts ahead of his US Open final triumph on Monday after having lost four prior grand slam finals.

28 AugAn official statement from Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley.

23 AugAustralian Open tournament director shares his picks for the US Open and draws a deep breath for the next Slam in line ...

23 AugWant to experience all that Australian Open 2013 has to offer? Well, get out your diaries and mark in these dates.

22 AugThe last 12 months have been a rollercoaster for US Open defending women's champion Sam Stosur, now happily back on the surface knows and loves so well.

22 AugHe proved a point beating Roger Federer to take Olympic gold, can Andy Murray continue his form to take out the class favourite on a Grand Slam stage at Flushing Meadows?

23 JulWhen Roger Federer last surrendered the world No.1 ranking in June 2010, many people had doubts as to whether he would regain it.

23 JulSerena Williams’ authoritative display in winning this year’s Wimbledon title proves she has no intention of slowing down.

20 JulAustralian Open tournament director Craig Tiley shares his views on becoming a father, the upcoming Olympics and Roger's great feat.

13 JulThe Australian Open Ground Pass is set for a price rise for the first time since 2007.

12 JulWhen Martina Hingis and Serena Williams stepped on to the Rod Laver Arena in 2001 they were already regarded as two of the most gifted players to grace a tennis court.

09 JulThe newspapers will be rife with talk of seventh heaven for Roger Federer in the morning, but how on earth are they going to make up a rhyme for 285 weeks?

08 JulTennis diva Serena Williams has smashed her own Wimbledon ace record in snaring a fifth Wimbledon crown with a fighting three-set final defeat of Agnieszka Radwanska.

08 JulThe hype surrounding Andy Murray has reached fever pitch as he steadies to step out against Roger Federer in tonight's men's final.

08 JulThey are the history boys. One of them has the weight of it sitting firmly on his shoulders. The other is desperate to cement his name once and for all in its books.

06 JulDemand for jobs at the Australian Open is almost as high as it is for tickets.

06 JulOne could become the new No.1 of women's tennis, but she will have to beat the best to get there. Paul Moore previews the Wimbledon 2012 women's final between Agnieszka Radwanska and Serena Williams.

06 JulThe men's semifinals at WImbledon are ripe with unbridled desire for players and spectators alike. Who will hold his nerve to push on to the final and who is the people's favourite?

04 JulThere's always a lot at stake when we reach the final stages at a major, especially when the No.1 ranking is on the line and new contenders are sharing the spotlght with experienced campaigners.

27 JunIn an exclusive interview with Australian Tennis Magazine this month, Victoria Azarenka reveals how additional fitness work has enhanced her net coverage making her a standout Wimbledon prospect.

27 JunIt's early days at The Championships, but already the storylines are proving colorful on and off the court.

25 JunBecome an Australian Open Member before Monday 9 July and you will go into the draw to win the ultimate Australian Open experience.

25 JunIn just a few hours, Wimbledon 2012 begins. Amid the buzz, there’s the nervous expectation that accompanies the lead in to every major event.

18 JunWhile tickets for next year’s Australian Open are available to the general public in early October, Australian Open members can secure their tickets from as early as 31 July.

18 JunWhat would be your dream job at the Australian Open? We asked our fans to come up with the ideal position ...

18 JunThe rapid transition from dirt to lawn has been a signature of the tennis calendar for many years, and the players who adapt the quickest are the ones with the best shot of success at the All England Club.

18 JunAustralian Open tournament director Craig Tiley shares his views on Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Wimbledon and Grand Slam scheduling.

18 JunWimbledon has long been the domain of Venus and Serena Williams, but in 2012 the All England Club could very much belong to Maria Sharapova.

12 JunThis week Maria officially reclaimed the world No.1 ranking. It's been 209 weeks since she was the best player in the world - the third longest gap in WTA history - and it's been a long road back for the Russian.

12 JunClaycourt colossus Rafael Nadal admits he was a nervous wreck before completing a drama-charged French Open final triumph over Novak Djokovic.

10 JunShe vows there's lot more to come, but Maria Sharapova hailed her emotional French Open final triumph as the crowning achievement of her tennis career.

08 JunIt was always going to take something - or someone - pretty special to gate crash the now traditional Djokovic/Nadal/Federer/Murray semifinal showdown.

07 JunThe most surprising thing about the women's draw at Roland Garros is that at the semifinal stage of the tournament order has - for the most part - been restored, report Paul Moore.

03 JunMaria Sharapova makes no apologies for her relentless march through the French Open draw as she single-mindedly pursues the only grand slam crown eluding her.

03 JunThey are so superior to their challengers that halfway through the French Open, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray are on track to complete the rarest of all grand slam sweeps.

27 MayBonjour Roland Garros Nous vous souhaitons un fantastique tournoi, plein de surprises et de grands matchs. Ready ? Play.

23 MayTennis blogger and enthusiast Melinda Samson is celebrating her fortieth birthday in style as she sets out to complete a “Fan Slam”.

23 MayThe AOTV Vault has unlocked the key on nine new matches from Australian Open 2012, including the historic final between the world’s top two men, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

21 MayAround 380 ballkids aged from 12-15 are expected to work at Australian Open 2013, a squad hand-picked from around 1,800 starters. What are the qualities that organisers are looking for?

16 MayKeep in touch with the latest in Grand Slam news from our man at the top, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley.

21 MayRarely in the history of tennis has there been so much anticipation leading into a Grand Slam event, starting with Novak Djokovic's bid for a career Grand Slam.

16 MayRelive the Australian Open 2012 women's final between Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka.

19 AprHaving said goodbye to unforgiving hardcourts, players are now turning to the earthier red-brown clay as they ramp up their preparation for the year’s second major at the French Open.

18 AprWhile the Australian Open may already seem like a monstrous event featuring hundreds of players and their entourages, there are literally thousands more people working behind the scenes to deliver what many of those players describe as their favourite Grand Slam tournament.

30 MarLike all good things in life, Victoria Azarenka's winning streak was bound to come to an end eventually

21 MarThe doors are open for visitors to take a close look inside the famous headquarters of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific held at Melbourne Park each January.

21 MarSam Stosur is one of the few seeds commanding attention as the big names of women's tennis gather in Miami.

08 MarWith two bumper tournaments kicking off at Indian Wells and Miami this month, we pause to reflect on the tennis season so far as the men and the women at the top of the sport fight to retain their dominance.

01 FebKia Fan of the Day tournament winners.

30 JanAfter his epic victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open 2012 men's final, Novak Djokovic is the only man who can win the Grand Slam this year. Will he?

30 JanRafael Nadal has fought and won heroic matches before, but has had to suffer the most heart-wrenching defeat of his career, falling to Novak Djokovic 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5.

29 JanNovak Djokovic has won the longest Grand Slam final in history to defend the men's singles crown, downing Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5.

29 JanHe may have lost the men's final, but Rafael Nadal still came up tops on our social leaderboard.

29 JanCheck out the top 10 intriguing highlights from Melbourne Park at this year's Australian Open.

29 JanBethanie Mattek-Sands and Horia Tecau have claimed their first Grand Slam title together following a 6-3, 5-7, 10-3 victory in the mixed doubles final.

29 JanTonight the 100th men's Australian Open champion will be crowned and to mark the occasion, the nine living Australians to have won the title were invited to be a part of this historic match.

29 JanA rewind to the marquee matches of the past fortnight.

28 JanThe new pairing of Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek defeat the record-chasing Bryan brothers in the men's doubles final 7-6(1) 6-2.

28 JanMaria Sharapova has been full of praise for new world No.1 Victoria Azarenka after being convincingly beaten in the women's final.

28 JanMeet the new No.1 of women's tennis and the Australian Open 2012 singles champion, Victoria Azarenka.

28 JanHumble women’s wheelchair singles champion Esther Vergeer is adamant her streak of 444 straight wins will be broken soon.

29 JanThere are many unanswered questions ahead of the men's final. Intrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt makes his pick for the Novak v Nadal final.

28 JanAustralian Luke Saville has won the junior boys' title at his home Grand Slam, beating Canada's Filip Peliwo 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena.

28 JanFifteen-year-old American Taylor Townsend has won the Australian Open junior girls' title with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 win over Russia's Yulia Putintseva.

28 JanBelief – it is a wonderful, if indefinable and unquantifiable, thing. And it is something Novak Djokovic has in bucketloads.

28 JanOn the eve of the Australian Open men's final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the mind games have already begun.

28 JanTheir flashing racquets do all the talking but many of the stars at AO2012 talk a good game too. Here’s a sound byte serve of the top 10 quotes.

28 JanAndy Murray looks set for a promising 2012 despite the disappointment of missing out on a third final at Melbourne Park.

28 JanWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic will have a chance to defend his Australian Open title after an epic 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 win over Andy Murray.

28 Jan'The Wizard' provides a fascinating insight into Sir Norman Brookes, the man generally regarded as the founding father of Australian tennis.

28 JanWhen Maria Sharapova walks on court for the women’s final she'll look to complete a marathon “comeback” from an injury that is nearly four years old.

27 JanAll eyes will be on the final between Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova on Saturday, but the future of women’s tennis is on show earlier in the day.

27 JanHigh profile Russian pair Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva have won the Australian Open 2012 women's doubles title.

27 JanDutchwoman Esther Vergeer collected her seventh Australian Open women’s wheelchair doubles title on Friday.

27 JanBethanie Mattek-Sands and Horia Tecau stormed into their first career mixed doubles final on Friday after taking out India’s Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi in straight sets.

28 JanLosing is never easy. We take a look at what the top women's players who've exited said on their way out of Melbourne Park.

28 JanAustralia's junior world No.1 and reigning Wimbledon boys' singles champion Luke Saville is hoping to taste success on home soil today.

28 JanIn the lead-up to her first Grand Slam final, Victoria Azarenka has been hard at work practising her moves. Dance moves that is.

28 JanWhoever wins today's women's final will take over the No.1 ranking. Intrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a swing at the outcome.

27 JanScott Holgate's film 'Tennis Lessons' has won the third annual 'Changing Ends' film festival.

27 JanRoger Federer was voted the best men's player of all time in a poll of over 45,000 people. Now we're asking: Who had the best women's rivalry?

27 JanRoger Federer had opportunities in his semifinal against Rafael Nadal, but whether he is prevented from seizing them, or whether he prevents himself, they did not transpire.

27 JanJunior boys' tournament favourite Luke Saville powered his way into the final for the second consecutive year at Melbourne Park on Friday.

26 JanIn the biggest showdown of the tournament, Spaniard Rafael Nadal has edged his great rival Roger Federer in four gripping sets, 6-7(5), 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-4 for a place in the Australian Open final.

28 JanTournament referee is a position Wayne McKewen has held for seven years, and he has no idea what will happen when he turns up for work.

26 JanFourth seed Maria Sharapova will play third seed Victoria Azarenka in Saturday's final after she defeated Petra Kvitova 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.

26 JanWorld No.1 junior, Australian Luke Saville is through to the semifinals of the junior boys' at AO2012 after a tough quarterfinal win.

26 JanThere has been so much fairytale in Kim Clijsters’ return to tennis that you forget that sometimes things are just not meant to be.

26 JanAmerican brothers Bob and Mike Bryan are just one win away from a record breaking sixth Australian Open men’s doubles title.

27 JanIs Ivan Lendl a strategic and psychological Svengali who can lead Andy Murray to his long-awaited first win in a major championship?

27 JanPerhaps the most remarkable thing about Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s rivalry is that they have faced off only 12 times since turning pro.

26 JanVictoria Azarenka of Belarus has beaten defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to her first Grand Slam tournament final.

26 JanFederer? Laver? Budge? Who is your greatest men's player of all time? Here's your chance to have your say by voting in our online poll.

27 JanSpecial release Australian one dollar coins to be tossed prior to the AO2012 women’s and men’s finals are open for auction on eBay.

27 JanThe Dove Player Beauty Bar is a favourite spot for players to visit when they’re not battling it out on court at Melbourne Park.

26 JanThousands of Australians have come to Melbourne Park to celebrate Australia Day, even though no Australian players are left in the main draw.

25 JanTop seed Novak Djokovic has survived an injury scare to out-manoeuvre speedy Spaniard David Ferrer in straight sets, 6-4 7-6(4) 6-1.

26 JanThree in the hunt for No.1, three Grand Slam champions, two of them Australian Open winners - it's a numbers game with all to play for as we enter the women's singles semifinals.

26 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day 11 action at Australian Open 2012.

26 JanRoger Federer’s career is a statistics smorgasbord. Here’s a top 10 of Federer AO feats and streaks.

25 JanThe wheelchair events are underway at Melbourne Park and they're drawing vocal and supportive crowds.

25 JanMakarova and Sharipova both took to the outside courts for their matches today. Yes, that’s right, the outside courts.

25 JanFourth seed Andy Murray has cruised into the semifinals of AO2012 with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win over Japan's Kei Nishikori.

26 JanOn Thursday night a red hot Roger Federer will face a sore-kneed Rafael Nadal - not for the first time at Melbourne Park.

25 JanJunior boys' fourth seed, Kaichi Uchida, continued his impressive run Wednesday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over France’s Laurent Lokoli.

25 JanHe achieved two Grand Slams and won 200 career titles, yet Rod Laver says coming back to see Rod Laver Arena is the “crowning jewel” of his career.

25 JanThe men of the women’s tour rarely seek the limelight, but why should WAGs get all the attention? Here’s a top 10 of tennis husbands & boyfriends.

25 JanMaria Sharapova has continued her hot form at AO2012, racing into the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over countrywoman Ekaterina Makarova.

25 JanThree-time Australian Open champion Martina Hingis has spoken about the women's game while back at Melbourne Park for the Legends' Doubles.

25 JanNo.2 seed Petra Kvitova has advanced to the semifinals of AO2012 with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Italy's Sara Errani.

24 JanWhenever Rafael Nadal takes to the court, a grinding, meticulous match is to be expected.

25 JanThe party crashers in this year’s Australian Open women’s quarterfinals are the unseeded Ekaterina Makarova of Russia and Sara Errani of Italy.

24 JanAustralian tennis legend Rod Laver was in the crowd tonight for the Rafael Nadal-Tomas Berdych quarterfinal blockbuster

25 JanThe non-stop talk about the dominant reign of the so-called “Big Four” at the majors has reached a fever pitch.

24 JanAs the line-up for the semifinals takes shape, Roger Federer is the first man into position, comfortably getting his feet under the table with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win over Juan Marin Del Potro in just a minute under two hours.

24 JanThe heat at Melbourne Park may have been a contributing factor to a casualty or two in the junior events at Australian Open 2012 today.

26 JanRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal are locked in a tight off-court battle of a different kind - in the social media space.

25 JanScotland’s finest is to face Japan’s rising son for a place in the semifinals today: Andy Murray against Kei Nishikori.

24 JanToday’s blockbuster quarterfinal between Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki confirmed two things.

24 JanVictoria Azarenka is through to her first Australian Open semifinal after a come-from-behind 6-7 6-0 6-2 victory over Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska.

25 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day 10 action at Australian Open 2012.

24 JanFans say Steffi Graf is the greatest women’s player of all time in our online poll.

24 JanWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic has progressed to the quarterfinals of AO2012 with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over Australia's Lleyton Hewitt.

24 JanLleyton Hewitt had already exceeded his own expectations at AO2012, so it was no surprise when the world No.1 sent him packing.

23 JanFourth seed Maria Sharapova has overcome German Sabine Lisicki 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a tight three-set match at Rod Laver Arena.

24 JanSeveral milestones are in front of Swiss maestro Roger Federer when he takes on Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarterfinals of AO2012.

23 JanSpain's David Ferrer has won through to the quarterfinals of AO2012, beating France's Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4, 6-1.

24 JanThe man who appears ready to run through walls in order to get his hands on a Grand Slam trophy seems jinxed when he comes south of the Equator.

24 JanIt seems no Australian Open can be complete without a few blazing hot days of summer heat enveloping Melbourne Park.

24 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Nine action at Australian Open 2012.

23 JanJo-Wilfried Tsonga has been upset 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 by Japan's Kei Nishikori in a fascinating encounter at Hisense Arena on Monday.

23 JanDiminutive Italian Sara Errani is through to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal after thumping China's Jie Zheng 6-2 6-1 on Margaret Court Arena.

23 JanWhile much of the focus in the juniors draw was on top seed and Wimbledon boys’ singles champ, Luke Saville on Monday, it was his doubles partner, Jack Schipanski, who stole the show, bundling out second seed Thiago Monteiro.

23 JanWomen’s tennis legend Martina Navratilova believes Czech Petra Kvitova is the next big thing in the women’s game and that she has the ability to become the dominant champion.

24 JanDefending champion Kim Clijsters says this is her last Australian Open and given that the Belgian is about as straight forward a person as they come, you have to believe her.

23 JanIn a huge boilover, unseeded Russian Ekaterina Makarova has upset five-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets at a scorching Rod Laver Arena.

23 JanUnseeded Mikhail Kukushkin, of Kazakhstan, has retired with a hip injury to hand men's fourth seed Andy Murray a comfortable ride through to the quarterfinals.

23 JanPetra Kvitova doesn’t mind flying under the radar. The Wimbledon champion and world No.2 breezed her way into the quarterfinals today with a 6-2 7-6 (2) win over Serbian glamour girl Ana Ivanovic.

23 JanIf you think Roger Federer has broken a few records in his time, wait until you see Kei Nishikori. The quiet man from Shimane has been reinventing Japanese tennis.

23 JanCameras devour them, fans want to know more about them, the superstars rely on their support. Here’s a top 10 of tennis wives and girlfriends.

22 JanTop-seeded Russian and junior world No.1 Irina Khromacheva has opened her girls’ singles campaign with a comfortable 6-3 6-2 victory over Naithka Bains.

22 JanThe Bernard Tomic bandwagon has hit a speedbump. At least that’s the way the world will view his mauling at the hands of Roger Federer.

23 JanAustralian journeyman Peter Luczak takes a new path after playing his final match on tour. First job: getting Lleyton Hewitt ready for tonight's fourth round blockbuster against Novak Djokovic.

22 JanWorld No.1 Caroline Wozniacki has battled past former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic 6-0, 7-5 to advance to the quarterfinals.

23 JanFormer No.1 Lleyton Hewitt enters tonight's feature match a heavy underdog against current No.1 Novak Djokovic, but rest assured he will leave everything on court.

22 JanOn Sunday Margaret Court Arena was treated to an exhibition featuring the sport’s two most famous Martinas – Navratilova and Hingis.

22 JanIt was billed as the master against the apprentice, and in this case the master, Roger Federer, came out well on top.

22 JanSeventh seed Tomas Berdych has sent 10th seed Nicolas Almagro packing with a 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 win at Hisense Arena on Sunday.

22 JanJuan Martin Del Potro has progressed to the quarter-finals of AO2012 in convincing style, downing Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.

22 JanThe junior boys' action got underway at Melbourne Park on Sunday with local talent Andrew Harris seeing out a tough encounter.

23 JanEkaterina Makarova speaks to australianopen.com about her experiences in Australia and the Australian Open.

23 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Eight action at Australian Open 2012.

22 JanWhen will the run of the 'golden generation' come to an end? Not just yet, it seems, but the next generation are on their way.

22 JanDefending champion Kim Clijsters has staged a remarkable comeback, saving four match points before beating China's Li Na 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.

22 JanAgnieszka Radwanska has continued her love affair with Melbourne cruising to a 6-1 6-1 fourth-round victory against German Julia Goerges.

22 JanRafael Nadal has encountered few hassles in dismissing fellow Spanish lefty Feliciano Lopez in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena.

22 JanBelarusian Victoria Azarenka is the first player through to the women's singles quarterfinals after a convincing 6-2 6-2 result against Czech Iveta Benesova.

22 JanThe junior events kick off on Sunday at Australian Open 2012 and there is plenty of local interest, where a handful of home hopes have a legitimate shot at winning the title.

22 JanLleyton Hewitt completed a memorable come-from-behind 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over 23rd seed Milos Raonic on Saturday night.

23 JanIt’s rare that you hear a player talk about their love of the extreme heat that, but that is the case for Italian Sara Errani.

22 JanJulia Goerges has reached the fourth round at a major for the first time in her career after a three-set defeat of Italian Romina Oprandi.

21 JanA strong performance from Andy Murray has seen him progress to the fourth round of AO2012 at the expense of Michael Llodra.

21 JanAustralia Day may be next week, but Saturday could easily have been French Day at the Australian Open.

21 JanSerena Williams has comfortably beaten Hungary's Greta Arn 6-1, 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the 2012 Australian Open.

22 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at the Day Seven action at Australian Open 2012.

22 JanOn his day off from his groundbreaking run at Melbourne Park, Bernard Tomic sits next to a pretty girl in a pink dress and cracks a joke.

21 JanAna Ivanovic has booked a showdown with women's second seed Petra Kvitova after a 6-3 6-4 third-round win over Vania King.

21 JanNovak Djokovic is through to the fourth round after dropping just two games in a straight-sets win over unseeded Frenchman Nicholas Mahut.

23 JanHaving withdrawn from Australian Open 2011 with a left wrist injury, China’s Jie Zheng has returned to Melbourne Park for the first time since her exciting run to the semifinals in 2010.

21 JanRoger Federer can add another feather to his already crowded cap after topping our poll for the biggest heartthrob on the men’s tour.

21 JanIt would be an understatement to say that Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga enjoys coming to Melbourne. Today was no exception.

21 JanA high standard has been set on day one of the Legends’ Doubles event as 6000 spectators watched Frenchmen Guy Forget and Henri Leconte beat Australians Darren Cahill and Richard Fromberg 6-1 6-4.

21 JanMaria Sharapova has progressed to the fourth round at Australian Open 2012 with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over 30th seed Angelique Kerber.

21 JanWomen's second seed Petra Kvitova is through to the fourth round after 27th seed Maria Kirilenko retired with a left leg injury while trailing 0-6 0-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

21 JanIt’s going to be a bumper Saturday for those lucky enough to be a part of a sold-out Heineken Day. While there are no more feature court tickets or ground passes left for the day session, you can still buy tickets to Hisense Arena on Saturday night.

21 JanWhen Bernard Tomic takes on Roger Federer on Sunday he will be staring down the spectre of his boyhood hero.

20 JanLi Na had just about woken herself up for her third-round match against Anabel Medina Garrigues when it was suddenly all over.

20 JanIn yet another authoritative performance in Melbourne, the defending champion ran over Daniela Hantuchova 6-3 6-2 to move into the fourth round.

20 JanThis Australian summer of tennis will likely be remembered as Bernard Tomic’s coming of age party.

20 JanFeliciano Lopez does not have the singles resume of his fellow Spaniards Rafael Nadal or David Ferrer, but he has become a major thorn in the side of Amercian tennis

21 JanThe Legends’ doubles event returns today, bringing past heroes of the sport before their Australian Open 2012 fans at close range.

21 JanIt is time to reveal the naked truth: according to Andy Murray, Michael Llodra is “nuts”.

21 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at the Day Six action at Australian Open 2012.

20 JanIvo Karlovic's booming serves weren't enough to stop Roger Federer from progressing to the fourth round with a 7-6, 7-5, 6-3 win.

20 JanWorld No.1 Caroline Wozniacki has comfortably defeated Romania's Monica Niculescu 6-2, 6-2 at Hisense Arena.

20 JanRafael Nadal has recorded his third consecutive straight-sets win, beating Slovakia's Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

20 JanIndian players figure prominently in the mixed doubles seedings, and will be looking to make their mark at AO2012.

20 JanThird-seed Victoria Azarenka has continued her strong form, confirming her fourth round spot with a 6-2, 6-4 win over German Mona Barthel.

20 JanAlexandr Dolgopolov speaks with australianopen.com about Melbourne, Melbourne Park and Australia.

20 JanIn today's poll we shift focus to the men's game and ask: Who is the biggest heartthrob of the men's tour?

20 JanWith his grand racquet slam, Marcos Baghdatis made us nostalgic for racquet pulpers of times past. Here’s a top 10 of racquet smashers.

20 JanIn the rigid, structured world of men’s tennis, Juan Martin Del Potro is the only player to have disrupted the natural order.

19 JanOne the of the cagiest players on the planet, Andy Murray, took the gloves off and imitated his boxing hero Roger Mayweather to knock out Frenchman Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-1 6-4 6-4 in the second round.

20 JanLleyton Hewitt has advanced to the third round of Australian Open 2012 following the retirement of Andy Roddick with a hamstring injury.

19 JanMarion Bartoli closed the door on the possibility of the 2012 Australian Open having a Australian women’s champion when she ousted Jelena Dokic 6-3, 6-2.

20 JanBritish pair Ross Hutchins and Colin Fleming give us the lowdown on their happy doubles partnership.

20 JanIf tennis is a game of learning, then Alexandr Dolgopolov and Bernard Tomic are PhD students. They test their tactics at Rod Laver Arena tonight.

21 JanMarion Bartoli knows what it takes to compete at Grand Slam level, however one thing she says she can never get comfortable with is the heat of the Melbourne summer.

21 JanAs Serena Williams joins the 500 club, we look back at her 10 most memorable moments Down Under.

19 JanSecond seed Petra Kvitova has moved one step closer to the world No.1 ranking after a tough 6-2 2-6 6-4 second-round triumph over Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro.

20 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at the Day Five action at Australian Open 2012.

19 JanWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic is through to the third round of Australian Open 2012 after a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Santiago Giraldo.

19 Jan2008 Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has booked his third round spot by defeating Ricardo Mello 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.

19 JanIt’s a little premature to declare that Ana Ivanovic is back, but she showed very positive signs in beating Michaella Krajicek 6-2, 6-3.

19 JanFive-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams has defeated a fighting Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-0, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena.

19 JanA dominant performance from Maria Sharapova has seen her safely through to the third round after beating Jamie Hampton 6-0, 6-1.

19 JanTonight for the 14th time in their careers Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick will come face to face on court and renew their long rivalry.

19 JanHere's your chance to have your say on who is the biggest 'glamazon' of women's tennis in our online poll.

19 JanThere may be little to crack a smile about when Victoria Azarenka hands you a 6-1 6-0 thrashing in front of your home crowd on centre court at Rod Laver Arena.

19 JanGame, set, tatt: tennis stars are a diverse bunch when it comes to their body art; from the philosophical to the familial.

18 JanSubmit your entry now for the 2012 MLC Tennis Hot Shot of the Year and you could win $5000 from MLC and the chance to get on court with some of the world’s best players at Australian Open 2013!

18 JanA packed Rod Laver Arena had another glimpse on Wednesday night of the guy they hope will be their next Grand Slam champion.

18 JanLleyton Hewitt returned to the courts at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, teaming up with fellow Australian Peter Luczak to win their first-round men’s doubles match.

18 JanAn at-times shaky Caroline Wozniacki has held off a late surge from Georgia's Anna Tatishvili to advance to the third round in straight sets, 6-1 7-6.

18 JanRafael Nadal has downed three-time former Australian Open semifinalist Tommy Haas in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.

19 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at the Day Four action at Australian Open 2012.

18 JanMatt Cronin previews Wednesday night's feature match on Rod Laver Arena: Bernard Tomic v Sam Querrey

18 JanRoger Federer has been given free passage to the third round of AO2012 after Andreas Beck pulled out of their Wednesday match.

18 JanKim Clijsters has won her second round clash against France's Stephanie Foretz Gacon 6-0, 6-1 in just 47 minutes.

18 JanLi Na didn't waste any time in booking her third round spot with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win over Australia's Olivia Rogowska.

18 JanNew ATP executive chairman and president Brad Drewett says men's tennis is in arguably its "best ever" position.

18 JanWe're asking fans who you think might make a surprise appearance in the AO2012 men's final.

18 JanSelf-confessed night owl Serena Williams has put in a measured first-round performance to dismiss Austrian Tamira Paszek on Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night.

18 JanGrab a bite-sized wrap of all the day's highlights from day two of the 2012 Australian Open.

17 JanAndy Roddick scored a 6-3 6-4 6-1 wipeout of Robin Haase on Hisense Arena, with old rival, Aussie Lleyton Hewitt, later confirming a marquee second-round showdown.

17 JanLleyton Hewitt has edged German Cedrik-Marcel Stebe in four sets to the delight of a packed Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night.

18 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Three action at Australian Open 2012.

17 JanMaria Sharapova has put title contenders on notice with a 6-0 6-1 whitewash of Argentina's Gisela Dulko in the first round.

18 JanAlways a buzz to see the vivid new line of AO merchandise, like a burst of exotic butterflies. Give the debit card a workout with these top 10 merch items.

18 JanRelaxing in the players’ lounge in front of an assortment of photos, colourful pages, pens and stickers, Australian Casey Dellacqua looks akin to a kid in a candy store.

17 JanAndy Murray has withstood a spirited performance from rising American Ryan Harrison, recovering after dropping the first set for a 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 win.

17 JanWildcard James Duckworth has joined fellow 19-year-old Aussie Bernard Tomic in the second round after downing Jurgen Zopp in straight sets.

17 JanCardio Tennis is proving a popular new way of getting fit and a first introduction to tennis for many participants.

18 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Three action at Australian Open 2012.

17 JanUS Open champion Sam Stosur has crashed out of the Australian Open, losing 7-6, 6-3 in her first round match against Sorana Cirstea.

25 JanMelbourne Park's Grand Slam Oval is helping build the Australian Open's reputation as the 'Happy Slam'.

17 JanWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic made light work of his first round match, beating Italy's Paolo Lorenzi 6-2, 6-0, 6-0 in 92 minutes.

17 JanSecond seed Petra Kvitova has powered through to the second round of AO2012 in just 61 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.

17 JanHave your say in our new fan poll by answering the question: Who will win their breakthrough Grand Slam title in Melbourne?

17 JanWomen's top seed Caroline Wozniacki put the pedal down to dismiss Australia's Anastasia Rodionova 6-2 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena on Monday night.

16 JanFor the best part of a set, Russian qualifier Alexander Kudryavtsev was having the time of his life and then, in the twinkling of an eye, Federer put his foot down and accelerated into the second round, 7-5 6-2 6-2.

16 JanGrab a bite-sized wrap of all the day's highlights from day one of the 2012 Australian Open.

16 JanIt was a case of fourth time lucky for Australian Olivia Rogowska on day one of Australian Open 2012.

16 JanRafael Nadal has escaped any serious injury despite hearing his right knee crack before he took to the court to defeat American Alex Kuznetsov on Monday.

17 JanThe Andy Murray-Ivan Lendl partnership has scored a resounding ‘Like‘ from the tennis community. Here’s 10 cool things about the power duo.

16 JanPlenty of seeded players with little matchplay might have walked on court against a tricky qualifier and fallen apart, but not defending champion Kim Clijsters, who took care of business 7‑5 6‑1.

17 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day Two action at Australian Open 2012.

16 JanThe day dawned with so much promise. Six British players in the main draw, the most at a foreign Grand Slam since the 1992 Australian Open. And five of them playing in one day. What a prospect for British tennis.

17 JanNaturalised Australian Jarmila Gajdosova’s is hoping to end a heart-breaking run of opening-round defeats at Melbourne Park today.

16 JanThird-seed Victoria Azarenka has cruised through to the second round of AO2012 after defeating Britain's Heather Watson 6-1, 6-0.

16 JanAussies feature heavily in the lip-smacking first round match-ups. Cherry-picking the men’s and women’s draws, here’s our top 10.

16 JanTennis great Jim Courier and Australian celebrity Dannii Minogue were on hand as the Australian Open winners' trophies were unveiled on Monday.

16 JanThere are many ways you can get involved with the Australian Open online - including promoting your favourite player!

16 JanRoger Federer is the fans' favourite to win the men's title, but we want you to tell us who'll win the women's singles.

15 JanEver the diligent student of his craft, Rafael Nadal, under uncle Toni’s guidance, is putting in the hours to stem Novak Djokovic’s finals dominance.

15 JanA mixture of excitement and nerves have hit rising star Ash Barty ahead of her grand slam debut on Monday.

15 JanIntrepid tennis analyst Tom Tebbutt takes a look at Day One at Australian Open 2012.

15 JanA decade ago, Lleyton Hewitt came into the Australian Open as the reigning US Open champion and world No.1. In 2012, he’s a wildcard entry ranked No.182.

15 JanThe best-known antidote to shattered confidence is winning, just ask 2011 Australian Open finalist Li Na.

15 JanPetra Kvitova couldn’t be farther from some of the glitz and glamour associated with Grand Slam glory, driving a Skoda and happiest in jeans and a T-shirt.

15 JanThe stars are aligning for Bernard Tomic as he prepares for his tilt at the 2012 Australian Open crown, his fifth and most anticipated campaign at Melbourne Park.

15 JanCasey Dellacqua burst on to the international tennis scene – and into the hearts of millions of local fans – where as an unseeded player she made a stunning run to the fourth round in 2008.

16 JanAustralian Open 2012 will represent the seventh time Greg Jones has competed at Melbourne Park but his first in the main draw.

15 JanRafael Nadal’s coach and mentor “Uncle Toni” Nadal is somewhat of an enigma.

14 JanMaria Sharapova's pre-AO training included a practice match in front of some excitable - and noisy - young spectators.

14 JanAfter storming through the Brisbane International before touching down in Melbourne, there is one question on many people’s minds - what can we expect from Andy Murray this year?

14 JanLaura Robson has reached the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time in her career, with qualifying’s biggest drawcard winning her final round match in straight sets over Ukrainian Olga Savchuk.

14 JanDon’t let a back scare fool you – Roger Federer is as ready as ever to add to his collection of Grand Slam silverware.

14 JanA refreshed Novak Djokovic is optimistic he can repeat his remarkable feats of 2011, including winning the Australian Open.

14 JanAfter missing last year's event, Serena Williams is hoping for a winning return to the Australian Open in 2012.

14 JanReigning Australian Open women's champion Kim Clijsters is in need of some luck to move on from an injury-affected 2011.

14 JanSixth seed Sam Stosur is relaxed ahead of the Australian Open, despite the pressure to perform in front of her home crowd.

14 JanThere were no stories about run-ins with kangaroos, blow-up animals or discussions about just who the real Caroline Wozniacki is during today’s pre-tournament press conference with the world No.1.

14 JanGive Gary Ablett Jr and Brad Sewell a Sherrin and they’ll be well in their comfort zone.

14 JanBig name Australian band Bluejuice are ready to bring their unique style to the Heineken Live Stage at Melbourne Park's Grand Slam Oval.

16 JanWe want to recognise some of the amazing bloggers flying the Australian Open flag by featuring you on our FANbassador wall.

13 JanWith Ivan Lendl in his corner, Andy Murray could well break his grand slam duck predicts John McEnroe.

13 JanTwo of the biggest names in the Australian Open women’s singles qualifying draw, Brit talent Laura Robson and reigning French Open doubles champion Andrea Hlavackova, won through to the third round on Friday.

13 JanMelbourne Park is set to become a giant playground for thousands of kids on Saturday during the second annual MLC Kids Tennis Day.

13 JanCarsten Ball is the last remaining home hope after the second round of Australian Open singles qualifying with compatriot Peter Luczak playing what would be his final match at Melbourne Park.

13 JanFormer finalist Rainer Schuettler was eliminated from the Australian Open men’s singles qualifying on Friday.

13 JanPaul Annacone, the highly-respected coach of Roger Federer, believes the 16-time major champion has an unmatched passion for the game.

13 JanWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic was on hand at the Australian Open 2012 Official Draw to see who lies in wait for his title defence.

13 JanRegister to play our daily Pick 'Em predictor game to become the gold-medal selector of Australian Open 2012.

13 JanThe women's draw for the Australian Open 2012 has left the title race wide open to a number of top players.

13 JanAustralian Open 2008 finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is feeling positive about his chances in this year's tournament after a good start to 2012.

13 JanThe women's and men's players have been placed in the field at the Australian Open 2012 Official Draw at Melbourne Park.

12 JanLeading 6-3 5-0 and 40-0, young Brit Laura Robson looked set to sail through to the second round of qualifying after just 47 minutes on Show Court 3.

12 JanUpsets were rife on the second day of the 2012 Australian Open qualifiers as many of the top seeds were sent packing.

12 JanAussie qualifying hopefuls suffered some difficult encounters at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

12 JanWorld No.2 Rafael Nadal was on hand today to help Kia Motors hand over the key for this year’s fleet of courtesy cars to Tennis Australia.

13 JanRoger Federer is the fans' favourite to win this year's title - the 100th Australian men's singles championship.

12 JanMargaret Court: Tennis Australia statement.

12 JanQualifying play at Melbourne Park has been affected by rain on Wednesday and Thursday but summer is set to return this weekend.

12 JanThe Australian Open 2012 Official Program presented by ANZ is now available as app for iPad.

11 JanIntermittent rain delayed play on the opening day of qualifying at Australian Open 2012 with matches eventually getting under way in extremely gusty conditions in the early afternoon.

11 JanA mix of exciting emerging prospects, a smattering of Aussies, and a handful of proven players trying to re-establish themselves headline the Australian Open women's qualifying draw released this afternoon.

11 JanFormer ITF junior world No.1 Ricardas Berankis has won through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying.

11 JanPopular German player Andrea Petkovic has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a stress fracture in her lower back.

11 JanManaging the distribution of tennis balls and towels across all of Melbourne Park's courts during the Australian Open is a huge undertaking, as Emily Martin explains.

19 JanAustralian No.2 Matt Ebden talks about what the Australian Open means to him and the pressure of playing in front of his home fans.

10 JanFORMER world No.15 Robby Ginepri will look to continue his return from a mountain-bike accident 15 months ago, with French journeyman Florent Serra his first-round hurdle in Australian Open qualifying.

10 JanChris Guccione shares his memories of playing at the Australian Open ahead of his first round qualifying match today.

10 JanTHREE top 10 players, a former world No.1 and two exciting young prospects will headline the 2012 AAMI Classic field, kicking off at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club tomorrow.

10 JanSerbian star Ana Ivanovic this morning met with the ball kids who could very well be patrolling her match courts when Australian Open 2012 starts next week.

10 JanThe popular Australian Open iPhone application launched today, alongside the first official Android mobile phone application.

09 JanThe men's and women's seedings for Australian Open 2012 have been announced led by the world's top-ranked players Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki.

09 JanThe AOTV Vault today released the full-length 1975 Australian Open final between Australian John Newcombe and his American rival Jimmy Connors.

09 JanAustralian Open TV is back. The home of all the best action from Melbourne Park, this year AOTV has it all.

09 JanSerena Williams enjoyed her first Australian Open 2012 practice session this morning on Hisense Arena.

07 JanIn a tantalising preview to the battle for No.1 that will unfold during the Australian Summer of Tennis, Petra Kvitova last night defeated Caroline Wozniacki in Perth.

07 JanEarly medical reports indicate that Kim Clijsters' recent injury might not be as worrying as initially feared.

06 JanTalented British hopeful Laura Robson takes aim at the Australian Open qualifying event.

05 JanDefending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic arrived in Melbourne last night and wasted no time booking a hit on centre court at Rod Laver Arena.

05 JanSerena Williams says she aims to play the Australian Open despite injuring her ankle and withdrawing from the Brisbane International.

04 JanMaria Sharapova’s millions of fans worldwide can breathe a sigh of relief – the Russian tennis star has been training at Melbourne Park this week in sweltering conditions.

03 JanOn the eve of his first competitive match for the season, Roger Federer believes his ability to push through the pain barrier will stand him in good stead for a tilt at the sport’s biggest prizes throughout 2012.

02 JanFive time Australian Open champion Serena Williams has kicked off 2012 with a straight sets victory over Chanelle Scheepers in Brisbane.

29 DecTennis fans can now follow the tennis action at Australian Open Series events with the launch today of three new mobile websites.

27 DecIn the spirit of Christmas and New Year, we invited the tennis community to share their favourite tennis carols and send us their tennis wishes.

24 DecFrench players Jeremy Chardy and Aravane Rezai are the latest recipients of wildcards into the Australian Open in January.

22 DecFind out where your favourite players will be preparing for the first Grand Slam of 2012.

20 DecAustralian Open Play-off finalist Olivia Rogowska and 2010 Wimbledon junior finalist Ben Mitchell have been awarded wildcards into the Australian Open.

19 DecRising US star Madison Keys and former top 100 player Jesse Levine have scored coveted Australian Open wildcards after winning the USTA Australian Open wildcard playoff in Atlanta on Sunday.

15 DecThe superstars of tennis are heading to Australian Open 2012, with 99 of the world’s top 100 men and women all confirmed for the year’s first Grand Slam event.

14 DecCasey Dellacqua and James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into Australian Open 2012.

13 DecClassic Australian Open matches can now be viewed by tennis fans around the world free of charge at the AOTV Vault, which launched today.

13 DecThe official Australian Open 2012 website launched today bringing fans and diehard tennis enthusiasts the most extensive coverage of the first Grand Slam of the year in the tournament’s online history.

11 DecMarinko Matosevic swept to a 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory over James Duckworth in the final of the Australian Open 2012 wildcard play-off at Melbourne Park today.

11 DecFifteen-year-old Queenslander Ashleigh Barty has earned the chance to play against the world's best in the main draw of next month's Australian Open.

10 DecVictorian Marinko Matosevic will face Sydney's James Duckworth for an Australian Open wildcard spot on Sunday and is already looking forward to "the real deal".

10 DecRoom-mates Ashleigh Barty and Olivia Rogowska will meet for a place in the main draw of next month's Australian Open.

09 DecSydney teenager James Duckworth has advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open wildcard play-off at Melbourne Park.

08 DecWimbledon junior champion Ashleigh Barty has breezed into the semi-finals of the Australian Open wildcard tournament at Melbourne Park.

08 DecThe story of Sir Norman Brookes was officially immortalised today with the launch of his biography ‘The Wizard’ at Melbourne Park.

07 DecSamantha Stosur is confident she can handle the pressure to present a strong challenge at next month's Australian Open following her maiden tennis grand slam triumph.

06 DecWimbledon junior champion Ashleigh Barty has pulled off an upset win over top seed Casey Dellacqua at the Australian Open 2012 wildcard play-off.

05 DecThe Australian Open 2012 Wildcard Play-off starts tomorrow, with a knock-out tournament for the men's event and a 16 player round robin format for the women.

05 DecSamantha Stosur was awarded the Newcombe Medal for a second consecutive year at the gala Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards at Crown Palladium in Melbourne tonight.

01 DecFormer world No.1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has been awarded a wildcard into Australian Open 2012.

28 NovRoger Federer won a record sixth ATP World Tour Final title with a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 victory over France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

25 NovAustralia’s hottest acts and upcoming talent will perform on the Heineken Stage at Grand Slam® Oval during Australian Open 2012.

23 NovFinding out what world No.2 Rafael Nadal likes is at the heart of a new social media campaign launched by Australian Open major sponsor Kia Motors.

22 NovAustralia's most successful tennis greats, Rod Laver and Roy Emerson, have tipped Roger Federer's two-year grand slam title drought will come to an end this summer.

19 NovRoger Federer is staring down another major milestone if he can pull off a victory at the ATP World Tour finals starting this week.

14 NovRoger Federer beats Jo Wilfried Tsonga to win the Paris Masters for the first time.

07 NovRoger Federer has emerged as the fittest of the tennis elite heading into Monday's start of the final regular event of a long ATP season, the Paris Masters.

07 NovMatt Ebden and Bernard Tomic have both been nominated in the Newcomer of the Year category for the 2011 ATP World Tour Awards.

24 OctUS Open champion Samantha Stosur and top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki head two round-robin groups at the WTA Championships this week.

20 OctAaahhh life as a world famous trophy....aint it grand. Fresh from Wuhan, Norm and Daphne arrived in Shanghai.

04 OctMelbourne’s top footballers, netballers and cricketers will take to the Australian Open courts to discover the best tennis talent in the first Battle of the Codes at Melbourne Park on Saturday 10 December.

04 OctAustralian Open 2012 is set to offer the highest prize money in the history of Grand Slam tennis.

04 OctThe Australian Open Trophy Tour will make its first stop in China next week.

04 OctThe majority of Australian Open 2012 tickets will remain at 2011 prices when purchased in advance, organisers announced today.

04 OctAustralian tennis legend Ken Fletcher will be posthumously inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame during a special ceremony at Rod Laver Arena on Australia Day, Thursday 26 January.

04 OctAustralian Open 2012 is shaping up to be the most hotly contested Grand Slam in a decade.

04 OctAt Australian Open 2012 the men’s singles championships will be contested for the 100th time.

04 OctWatch live streaming of the Australian Open 2012 official launch on YouTube from 10:30 am Melbourne time on Tuesday 4 October.

13 SepNovak Djokovic, whose US Open triumph was his third grand slam title of the season and 64th win in 66 matches in 2011, insisted on Monday that he was not invincible.

12 SepSam Stosur is Australia's first female grand slam singles champion in 31 years after pulling off a stunning upset over a ranting Serena Williams in the US Open final.

09 SepWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic and five-time champion Roger Federer set up a US Open semifinal blockbuster on Thursday as the rain-ravaged event opted for a Monday men's final.

09 SepSamantha Stosur is one win away from a likely US Open final against American tennis queen Serena Williams in New York

06 SepRoger Federer will lead the Swiss Davis Cup team against Australia later this month in Sydney.

06 SepTop seed Novak Djokovic had to fight through the longest tiebreak of his career on Monday while Roger Federer put on a post-midnight master class as both players powered into the quarterfinals of the US Open.

06 SepSerena Williams, comfortably the most dangerous 28th seed in US Open history, cruised closer to a fourth Flushing Meadows title on Monday, backing her belief that she is the world's best player.

04 SepFive-time winner Roger Federer and women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki reached the US Open last 16 on Saturday as the injury curse which has swept through the Grand Slam claimed a record 18th victim.

03 SepMaria Sharapova fell victim to a sensational upset by Flavia Pennetta on Friday, becoming the latest women's contender to depart the US Open in the first week.

02 SepVenus Williams's revelation that she is coping with a rare auto-immune disorder shocked the tennis world, but the seven-time Grand Slam champion insisted she will not quit.

02 SepRoger Federer and Serena Williams, with 29 Grand Slam titles between them, cruised into the US Open third round on Thursday as the injury-plagued and illness-hit tournament claimed two more victims.

01 SepWorld No.4 Andy Murray got off to a slow start but booked his second-round berth at the US Open on Wednesday with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 6-3 victory over India's Somdev Devvarman.

01 SepEntries are now open for the Australian Open 2012 short film festival, Changing Ends.

01 SepSerena Williams stormed into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a 6-1 6-1 victory over Serbian teenager Bojana Jovanovski.