December Showdown
Australia's best players assemble at Melbourne Park annually for the December Showdown.
Each December the country’s best players assemble at Melbourne Park for the December Showdown. In 16 days, more than 1500 matches will be played to find out who is the best player across each age group and spectator entry is free!
The Australian Open Play-off is the centrepiece of the December Showdown. The play-off sees players from around Australia battle it out for a golden ticket into the Australian Open.
December Showdown 2019 calendar
| Date | Event |
| 3-8 December | 14/u Australian Championships |
| 30-7 December | 18/u Australian Championships |
| 9-15 December | Australian Open 2020 Play-off |
| 10-15 December | 12/u Australian Championships |
| 10-15 December | 16/u Australian Championships |
Watch Live!
Live streaming of the Australian Open 2020 Play-off will be available each day of the event, beginning Monday 10 December.
Scores, draws & schedules
For all December Showdown news, draws and order of play please visit here.
December Showdown news
Fields set for the 2023 December Showdown
22 November, 2023
Many of Australia's top-ranked junior players will compete at the annual December Showdown at Melbourne Park next month.
Read moreMany of Australia's top-ranked junior players will compete at the annual December Showdown at Melbourne Park next month.
Daniel Jovanovski: A rising star of Australian tennis
17 November, 2023
Meet Daniel Jovanovski, a 15-year-old from Melbourne and one of Australia's most promising junior talents.
Read moreMeet Daniel Jovanovski, a 15-year-old from Melbourne and one of Australia's most promising junior talents.
Marinkov, Yokota-Ho win 12/u Australian Invitational Masters singles titles
17 December, 2022
Vesna Marinkov from New South Wales and Victorian Jenson Yokota-Ho have won national singles titles at the 2022 December Showdown.
Read moreVesna Marinkov from New South Wales and Victorian Jenson Yokota-Ho have won national singles titles at the 2022 December Showdown.
Gregg, Gadecki claim 16/u Australian Championships singles titles
17 December, 2022
Gabby Gregg of New South Wales and Thomas Gadecki of Queensland have claimed national singles titles at the 2022 December Showdown.
Read moreGabby Gregg of New South Wales and Thomas Gadecki of Queensland have claimed national singles titles at the 2022 December Showdown.
