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McEnroe OTD 01_21

January 21, 1990: The day John McEnroe was defaulted from the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 21, 1990, former world No 1 John McEnroe became the first man in the Open era to be defaulted at a Slam when he was thrown out of the Australian Open

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Alexandre Sokolowski

January 21, 1998: The day Venus and Serena Williams faced each other on tour for the first time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1998 to witness how, in the second round of the Australian Open, Venus and Serena Williams squared off for the first time, fulfilling their father’s prediction

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Alex De Minaur, Australian Open, 2025

De Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarter-final with dominant win over Michelson

The Australian reached the last eight at his home major for the first time with a 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Alex Michelson. Jannik Sinner awaits next

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Jamie Malachy
Lleyton Hewitt at the Australian Open

January 20, 2008: The day Hewitt and Baghdatis finished the latest match in Australian Open history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 2008, two stars started their match close to midnight and fought their way to the latest-ever finish at the Australian Open. Find out how it unfolded

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Gael Monfils Australian Open 2025

“Tennis is cool, but my dream is out there”: Monfils dancing to the beat of his own drum in Melbourne

Monfils is causing a stir at the Australian Open, where he eliminated the world's fourth-best player. But at 38 years old, he is rather amused by the superlatives he arouses.

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Cédric Rouquette
Wilander OTD 01_19
11 months ago

January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Olga Danilovic, Australian Open, 2025
11 months ago

“I wouldn’t change a thing” – maturing Danilovic arrives on the big stage

The Serbian defeated Jessica Pegula 7-6 (3), 6-1 to reach a career-first fourth...
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Sasa Ozmo
Alex De Minaur, Australian Open, 2025
11 months ago

De Minaur admits he felt pressure playing at home for first time

The Australian was pushed hard by Francisco Cerundolo before reaching the last 16...
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Simon Cambers
Roger Federer
11 months ago

January 18, 2000: The day Roger Federer won his first match at a Grand Slam event

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Gael Monfils Australian Open 2025
11 months ago

Rope a dope, puppet on a string: Monfils dismantles Fritz to reach fourth round in Melbourne

The Frenchman claimed his best ever win by ranking at a major with...
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Simon Cambers
Iga Swiatek, Australian Open 2025
11 months ago

Swiatek delighted with form at Australian Open: “Today was kind of perfect”

The Pole dominated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-1 to take her place in the...
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Simon Cambers
Jack Draper Aus Open 2025
11 months ago

Draper: Breathing exercises key to staying calm, boosting strength in long matches

The British No 1 came through a third straight five-set battle to reach...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic, Australian Open, 2025
11 months ago

Clinical Djokovic snuffs out Machac threat to ease into Australian Open fourth round

The ten-time champion was in fine form in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win...
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Jamie Malachy
Yonex Stringing Machine
11 months ago

Inside a stringer’s world: From Mannarino at 10kgs to extremes of 40kgs

According to Jim Downes, the head of the Yonex Stringing Team at the...
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Simon Cambers
Ivan Lendl
11 months ago

January 17, 1982: The day head-hunting Lendl won the most dramatic duel with Gerulaitis

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Emma Raducanu, Australian Open, 2025
11 months ago

Raducanu’s positive start to 2025 epitomised by revelation of apology to Andy Murray

The 2021 US Open champion pulled out of the mixed doubles event she...
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Jamie Malachy
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open, 2025
11 months ago

Sinner tested by impressive Schoolkate before reaching Australian Open third round in style

The world No 1 came through 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 against Tristan Schoolkate...
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Jamie Malachy
Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open
11 months ago

Australian Open: Swiatek, Raducanu set up third round showdown in Melbourne

Swiatek has won all her three previous matches against Raducanu in straight sets
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Haresh Ramchandani
Maria Sharapova wins her second round match at the 2013 Australian Open
11 months ago

January 16, 2013: The day Maria Sharapova dished out a second straight double-bagel

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl 28_07 OTD
11 months ago

January 16, 1981: The day Connors called Lendl a chicken, a nickname that the Czech would bear until his first Slam in 1984

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski