Last year's Wimbledon junior finalist Ben Mitchell has been given a wildcard into the Australian Open.
The 19-year-old Open playoff finalist from the Gold Coast has been a stand-out player on the Australian Pro-Tour this year, reaching seven finals, winning three, and has also claimed an event in Spain and was runner-up in a UK tournament.
"You pretty much play your whole career to compete in grand slams, so it's a dream come true to play at the Australian Open," said Mitchell.
World number 227 Mitchell, along with fellow AIS Pro Tour program member and Australian Open wildcard recipient James Duckworth, is spending time in Brisbane this week hitting with Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter.
"It's been great to work with Pat. He's a really good guy and the work were doing on court this week will really help my game," Mitchell said.
AAP
Tags: tennis, sport, melbourne-3000, vic, australia First posted December 20, 2011 18:39:23
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