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February 1, 2004: Federer begins record reign on top of the world with Australian Open triumph

On this day in tennis history, a record-breaking reign on top of the world began in truly inimitable fashion.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day 31.01.2021

January 31, 1993: The day Courier beat Edberg to win his second consecutive Australian Open

On this day in January 31, 1993, Jim Courier defeated Stefan Edberg to win his fourth and what would be his final Grand Slam singles title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Tara Moore was banned for two years in her doping case

PTPA to offer legal aid for players facing doping allegations

The disparity between those with the finances to seek expert legal counsel and those without has been starkly highlighted by recent high-profile doping cases

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Jamie Malachy
Serena Williams OTD 30 Jan

January 30, 2017: The day a pregnant Serena Williams became the oldest woman in history to hold the world No 1 ranking

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look at a landmark event on the tennis world. Today, we return to 2017 to see how, at the age of 35, Serena Williams, who had just won the Australian Open, became the oldest world No 1 in the history of women's tennis

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nadal Djokovic AO 2012

January 29, 2012: The day Djokovic and Nadal played 5 hours and 53 minutes in the final of the Australian Open

On January 29, 2012, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played the most beautiful final in the history of the Australian Open. After 5 hours and 53 minutes, the match ended with the Serb winning against the Spaniard (5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5).

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Boris Becker
9 months ago

January 28, 1996: The day Boris Becker won his final Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the biggest moments in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open, 2025
9 months ago

The seven major challenges ahead for Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner, who won his third Grand Slam title in Melbourne Park now...
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Rémi Bourrières
Thomas Johansson
9 months ago

January 27, 2002: The day Thomas Johansson stunned Safin to win the Australian Open title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic, OTD 27/1
9 months ago

January 27, 2008: The day 20-year-old Novak Djokovic claimed the first of his 24 Grand Slam titles

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner Australian Open
9 months ago

Sinner proud of mentality after winning second Australian Open

The Italian found his best tennis despite the news that WADA's appeal against...
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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025
9 months ago

Imperious Sinner roars past Zverev to Australian Open title

The Italian clinched his second straight Melbourne title and a third slam in...
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Simon Cambers
Don Budge
9 months ago

January 26, 2000: The day Don Budge, tennis’ first Grand Slam winner, passed away

On this day, January 26, 2000, Donald Budge, the man who completed the...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Hingis OTD 01_26
9 months ago

January 26, 2002: The day Capriati made Hingis crack in the Australian Open final

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Madison Keys, Australian Open, Brighton Beach Boxes , 2025
9 months ago

Victorious Keys: “I was starting to find my game last year”

The American admitted she used to suffer from something of an inferiority complex,...
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Simon Cambers
Madison Keys AO
9 months ago

“Acceptance, therapy and belief”: Madison Keys explains long path to Grand Slam glory

The American said intensive therapy helped her let go of the pressure she...
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Simon Cambers
Djokovic_AO
9 months ago

Djokovic : “I have to accept that my body will probably betray me more often”

The 37-year-old had to pull out of the Australian Open after one set...
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Sasa Ozmo
Madison Keys AO 2025
9 months ago

Brilliant Keys stuns Sabalenka to win first Grand Slam title at Australian Open

The American held her nerve in the final set to clinch a dramatic...
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Simon Cambers
Serena Williams
9 months ago

January 25, 2003: The day Serena Williams completed the “Serena slam”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Martina Hingis 1997 Australian Open
9 months ago

January 25, 1997: The day Swiss Miss Martina Hingis became the youngest ever Grand Slam champion

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Sinner_Zverev_2025_Australian_Open_final_Preview
9 months ago

Analysis: Sinner return and Zverev serve the keys to Australian Open final

Sinner has been out-serving Zverev here but their Cincinnati match last year could...
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Simon Cambers