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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Isabella Holland and Monika Wejnert were today announced as the final two women wildcards to join the Brisbane International this January.

West Australian teenager Jessica Moore has received the first Australian wildcard into the main draw of the 2009 Moorilla Hobart International.