Passing shots

Chang Kai-Chen has received a wild card into the main draw of the Australian Open.

Shahar Peer rose to a ranking of number 12 in the world this week.

Bethanie Mattek-Sands has pledged 5% of her Hobart and Australian Open prize money to the flooded communities of Queensland. Last year, Mattek-Sands donated part of her prize money to victims of the flood in Nashville.

Caroline Wozniacki needs to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open to be sure of holding on to her number 1 spot in the rankings.

Here is a look at what Wozniacki will wear at the Australian Open.

Monica Seles is going to write a two-book fiction series for young adults called The Academy.

Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki have been nominated for the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year title.