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Stosur books date with Venus in Rome

mtrollope — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:33 PDT

Australia’s Sam Stosur has set up a third-round clash with women’s great Venus Williams after defeating Sara Errani at the Rome Masters on Wednesday.

Aussie junior to test game against world’s best

mtrollope — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:14:36 PDT

Promising Australian junior tennis prospect Destanee Aiava will test herself against the world's best at the Longines Future Aces event at Roland Garros.

Video: Lleyton Hewitt Roland Garros Preview

Mark Riedy — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:54:50 PDT

Lleyton Hewitt on all things French Open - his main draw wildcard, return from injury, avoiding Nadal on clay and Novak's chances to go four in a row.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Margaret Smith 1964

Darren Saligari — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:11:31 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Hewitt, Barty receive wildcards

Darren Saligari — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:56 PDT

Lleyton Hewitt and Ashleigh Barty have been awarded wildcards into the main draw of the French Open.

Aussie results daily update, 16 May

Harriet Rendle — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:57 PDT

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Djokovic beats Tomic to kick off title defence

mtrollope — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:55:29 PDT

Bernard Tomic has fallen in the second round of the Rome Masters, going down in straight sets to world No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic.

Aussie results daily update, 15 May

Harriet Rendle — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:51 PDT

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Tomic sets up Rome showdown with Djokovic

mtrollope — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:53 PDT

Bernard Tomic has begun his Rome Masters campaign with a win in the opening round, while compatriots Jarmila Gajdosova and Anastasia Rodionova fell.

Evonne Goolagong to launch Indigenous tennis initiative

mtrollope — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:32:19 PDT

Evonne Goolagong Cawley will tomorrow launch the Learn Earn Legend! Tennis Come and Try Days in New South Wales for young Indigenous Australians.

Aussie girls win World Junior Tennis qualifier

mtrollope — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:14:56 PDT

Australia has cemented its prime position in the Asian region after defeating China 2-0 in the 14/u World Junior Tennis Asia/Oceania qualifying final in Malaysia.

Saville captures first professional title

mtrollope — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:53:33 PDT

Eighteen-year-old Aussie Luke Saville has won his first Futures title at the Chang ITF Pro Circuit event in Bangkok, Thailand.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Margaret Smith & Ken Fletcher 1963–1965

Darren Saligari — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:26:34 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Dellacqua channels Federer to win in Fukuoka

mtrollope — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:46:17 PDT

Casey Dellacqua has won her first title outside of Australia in almost five years, defeating fellow Aussie Monique Adamczak in the Fukuoka ITF final.

Aussie results daily update, 14 May

Harriet Rendle — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:59:37 PDT

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Aussies at Roland Garros – Rod Laver 1962

Darren Saligari — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:50:28 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Groth sets service speed record

mtrollope — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:20:25 PDT

Aussie Sam Groth has smashed the world service speed record in South Korea, slamming down a 263km/h bullet in a second round loss at the Busan Challenger.

Stosur stunned by qualifier in Madrid

mtrollope — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:18:25 PDT

Sam Stosur has fallen to giant-killing Czech Lucie Hradecka at the Mutua Madrid Open, on the receiving end of 19 aces in their tightly contested quarterfinal.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Margaret Smith 1962

Darren Saligari — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:32:29 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Aussie girls qualify for World Junior Tennis finals

mtrollope — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:12:01 PDT

Australia’s Sara Tomic, Priscilla Hon and Kimberly Birrell have qualified for the World Junior Tennis competition finals at the Asia/Oceania event in Malaysia.

Aussie results daily update, 11 May

Harriet Rendle — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:42:11 PDT

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Olympic Rings to feature in Melbourne Park redevelopment

mtrollope — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:13:27 PDT

An iconic pair of Olympic rings will adorn a new footbridge linking the new Eastern Plaza with AAMI Park, as part of the Melbourne Park redevelopment.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Roy Emerson 1960–1965

Darren Saligari — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:03 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Aussie results daily update, 10 May

Harriet Rendle — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:16:26 PDT

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Aussies at Roland Garros – Mervyn Rose, Ashley Cooper & Neale Fraser

Darren Saligari — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:36 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros

Stosur wins through to Madrid quarters

mtrollope — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:38:30 PDT

Sam Stosur's French Open preparations have been boosted as she booked her place in the the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Photos: World Junior Tennis competition highlights

mtrollope — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:16:47 PDT

After our boys' team qualified for the world finals, this week it's the girls' turn to represent Australia at the World Junior Tennis competition in Malaysia.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Ken Rosewall

Darren Saligari — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:29:18 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Aussie results daily update, 9 May

Harriet Rendle — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:06:27 PDT

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Tomic tumbles in Madrid opener

mtrollope — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:39:55 PDT

Czech Radek Stepanek has ended the Mutua Madrid Open run of Bernard Tomic in the first round, defeating the Queenslander in straight sets.

Stosur grits out three set win

mtrollope — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:33:43 PDT

Sam Stosur has been forced to content with another inspired opponent in Madrid, forced to three sets against Christina McHale before moving into the third round.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Ken McGregor 1951

Darren Saligari — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:29:59 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros.

Golden opportunity for Aussies in French Open qualifying

mtrollope — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:50:31 PDT

Australia’s main draw contingent at Roland Garros could be bolstered by a few more names, with five Aussies gaining acceptance into the qualifying draws.

Aussie results daily update, 8 May

Harriet Rendle — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:33:22 PDT

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Aussie results daily update, 7 April

Harriet Rendle — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:21:40 PDT

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Aussie junior boys qualify for world finals

mtrollope — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:43:58 PDT

The Australian boys’ team has qualified for the World Junior Tennis competition finals after finishing fourth at the Asia/Oceania qualifying event in Malaysia.

Cardio Tennis beneficial for heart health

mtrollope — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:24:35 PDT

Exercise programs such as Cardio Tennis can lead to an increase in life expectancy, according to leading cardiologists.

Aussies at Roland Garros – Jack Crawford 1933

Darren Saligari — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:14:32 PDT

As we count down to French Open 2012, tennis.com.au will feature some of the best Australian achievements at Roland Garros

Gajdosova falls in Madrid opener

mtrollope — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:41:32 PDT

Aussie Jarmila Gajdosova has fallen in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open to Yanina Wickmayer, while the WTA's big guns all progressed.

Stosur starts with a win in Madrid

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:59:24 PDT

US Open Champion Sam Stosur is off to a winning start on the blue clay in Madrid.

New training base in Munich

Darren Saligari — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:31:25 PDT

Australia’s top tennis talent will have a European ‘home away from home’ this summer following the signing of an agreement with BTV TennisBase.

Tomic, Matosevic knocked out in quarters

Darren Saligari — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:05:54 PDT

Bernard Tomic and Marinko Matosevic will not meet in the Munich semifinals after both were bundled out in the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 claycourt event.

Aussie results daily update, 4 May

Harriet Rendle — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:55:35 PDT

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Healthy Aussie contingent at French Open

mtrollope — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:48:38 PDT

Six Australians have been granted direct entry into the main draw at Roland Garros, which will commence on 27 May 2012.

Tomic, Matosevic into Munich quarters

mtrollope — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:54:53 PDT

A history-making day for Australia has seen both Bernard Tomic and Marinko Matosevic advance to the quarterfinals at the BMW Open in Munich.

Aussie junior boys progress in Malaysia

mtrollope — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:36:02 PDT

The Australian boys’ team is through to the quarterfinals of Asia/Oceania qualifying for the World Junior Tennis competition in Kuching, Malaysia.

Weekes a winner in South Africa

mtrollope — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:31:34 PDT

Aussie Wheelchair athlete Ben Weekes has proven himself a contender for the London Paralympics with a stunning performance in South Africa last weekend.

Aussie results daily update, 3 May

Harriet Rendle — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:23:54 PDT

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Injury forces Gajdosova out of Estoril

mtrollope — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:28:44 PDT

A left ankle injury has forced Jarmila Gajdosova to retire from her second round match at the Estoril Open, putting a dampener on her French Open preparations.

Indigenous opportunities at Tennis Come and Try Days

mtrollope — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:52:15 PDT

Tennis Come and Try Days invite Indigenous kids to come and have fun while giving tennis a real go, while offering further playing and development opportunities.