First win for Rogowska in Hobart

Australian Olivia Rogowska has won at the Hobart International for the first time after an impressive 7-6(5) 6-1 win over Romanian Alexandra Cadantu. “I have had a few wins in qualifying but that was my first main draw, so I’m absolutely stoked,” Rogowska said. Rogowska was given a wildcard entry into the event last week…

Ebden bundled out by Benneteau

Matt Ebden has fallen in straight sets to Frenchman Julien Benneteau at the Apia International in Sydney. The Australian wildcard couldn’t match the tournament’s 6th seed, falling 6-2, 6-2 on Ken Rosewall Arena. The 26-year-old has had preparations interrupted by an ankle problem which he had in December and aggravated during the first set against…

Ebden bound for Benneteau in Sydney

Matt Ebden will commence his Apia International campaign against eighth seeded Julien Benneteau on Ken Rosewall Arena tomorrow.

The match is scheduled to start no earlier than 5.30pm local time, and will also be televised around Australia live on 7Two.

Second successive wildcard for Rogowska

Olivia Rogowska has become the third Australian to receive a main draw wildcard into next week’s Hobart International, following on from her wildcard at the Brisbane International. Rogowska joins West Australians Casey Dellacqua and Storm Sanders as wildcard recipients. Sam Stosur, the tournament’s No. 1 seed, rounds out the Australian contingent in the women’s draw.…

Ebden gains Apia International wildcard

A strong end to 2013 has helped Matt Ebden claim a wild card in to next week’s Apia International in Sydney. In his eight events since the US Open last year, Ebden won three, reached the finals at two more and compiled a win-loss record of 29-5, moving up to No. 68 in the world.…

Nishikori defeats Ebden in Brisbane

Matt Ebden has gone down in straight sets to second seed Kei Nishikori at the Brisbane International. After a first round win against American Alex Kuznetsov, Ebden couldn’t match Nishikori’s consistency, bowing out 6-2 6-4 on Pat Rafter Arena. Ebden is still to play his first round doubles match, where he will pair with exciting Australian Thanasi…

Ebden progresses in Brisbane

Australian Matt Ebden has made short work of American Alex Kuznetsov to win through to the Brisbane International second round on Tuesday. In his first ATP main draw match since early July, Ebden blew away lucky loser Kuznetsov 6-3 6-4 in just 72 minutes. The 26-year-old is assured of a tougher workout in the second…

Date-Krumm downs Rogowska

Australia’s Olivia Rogowska has gone down to Kimiko Date-Krumm of Japan in the first round of the Brisbane International.

The 22 year-old Australian, who entered the tournament through a wildcard, went down 6-3, 7-5 to her more experienced opponent.

Rogowska will now fly to Tasmania to play in the Hobart International starting on Saturday.

Draw released for Brisbane International

Matt Ebden has been drawn to play fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios in the opening round of the Brisbane International. Kyrgios, a wildcard recipient, has enjoyed a break-out year in 2013 that has seen him move to a career high number 177 in the world, capture the Australian Open Boy’s Singles Championship and make his Davis…