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Physically fine and in a clear mindset, Osaka confident of starting at the Australian Open

The former world No 1 plays Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia n the first round in Melbourne for the second year running

January 10, 2025

On This Day, 01/10: John McEnroe & Jimmy Connors

January 10, 1982: The day Connors and McEnroe nearly come to blows in Chicago

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the most memorable moments in tennis history. On this day in 1982, Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe were at each other's throats in Chicago. The epic five-setter was one of their testiest battles on record

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 10, 2025

Novak Djokovic at an Asics event before the Australian Open 2025

Djokovic reveals his special skill: Negative emotions are OK. It’s about how fast you bounce back

The Serb has always found a way to click straight back into focus immediately after losing his temper

Simon Cambers

January 9, 2025

January 9, 1977: The day Roscoe Tanner won his only Grand Slam title

On this day in tennis history, two top players fought it out for their maiden Grand Slam triumph - here is what happened at the first Australian Open final of 1977

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 9, 2025

Sabalenka, Gauff in top half; first-round rematch between Osaka and Garcia at Australian Open 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will start her title defence against Sloane Stephens and Iga Swiatek will take on doubles No 1 Katerina Siniakova in the first round

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Physically fine and in a clear mindset, Osaka confident of starting at the Australian Open

January 10, 1982: The day Connors and McEnroe nearly come to blows in Chicago

Djokovic reveals his special skill: Negative emotions are OK. It’s about how fast you bounce back

January 9, 1977: The day Roscoe Tanner won his only Grand Slam title

Sabalenka, Gauff in top half; first-round rematch between Osaka and Garcia at Australian Open 2025

January 8, 1978: The day the Masters Cup final between Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg sparked a No 1 debate

January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships

January 6, 1992: The day Pescosolido was disqualified in Sydney when his racquet kick left a fan needing stitches

Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated after Hong Kong Open 2025

Gauff topples Swiatek, Fritz downs Hurkacz to win United Cup 2025 for US

January 5, 1994: The day world No 1 Pete Sampras was shocked by world No 205 Alami in Qatar

Osaka’s tearful retirement in Auckland Open final helps Tauson win title

January 4, 1976: The day Edmondson won the Australian Open to become the lowest-ranked player to win a Grand Slam

January 4, 1981: The day unheralded Brian Teacher won his first and only Grand Slam title

January 3, 1972: The day Ken Rosewall became the oldest Grand Slam winner in the Open Era

January 2, 1980: The day Guillermo Vilas won his fourth and final Grand Slam title

Boulter takes Great Britain to United Cup quarter-finals

Swiatek inspires Poland to United Cup quarter-finals

Rybakina’s Kazakhstan knock Zverev-less Germany out of United Cup

Djokovic and Kyrgios’ doubles duty in Brisbane ends with loss to top seeds