Australian Open

January 11, 1988: The first day of play in the Australian Open’s new home

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1988 to witness the first day of the Australian Open as we know it, on hard court, at Melbourne Park

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 11, 2026

“Top 5 Level”: Medvedev’s Brisbane Resurgence and the long road back

Revived by a technical overhaul and a rare extended preseason, World No. 13 Daniil Medvedev is using the Brisbane International to prove that his "horror" 2025 was a glitch, not the end of his prime.

Cédric Rouquette

January 10, 2026

Why have so few players won the Australian Open and US Open in the same year?

Lewis Lee (guest)

January 10, 2026

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, 2026

From “Middle East double” to Australian swing wisdom: How Andreeva deals with expectations

18-year-old Mirra Andreeva is redefining the "prodigy" narrative by prioritizing mental health and personal identity over the crushing expectations of the WTA Tour.

Australian Open

January 11, 1988: The first day of play in the Australian Open’s new home

“Top 5 Level”: Medvedev’s Brisbane Resurgence and the long road back

Why have so few players won the Australian Open and US Open in the same year?

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

From “Middle East double” to Australian swing wisdom: How Andreeva deals with expectations

Djokovic severs ties with PTPA in major blow to player union

Switzerland first to qualify for United Cup quarterfinals; Team calls for Wawrinka wild card in Melbourne

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

Venus Williams awarded wild card for 2026 Australian Open at age 45

Aryna Sabalenka’s 2026 resolution: The “hunter” prepares Australian Open revenge on the Brisbane River

January 1, 1974: The day engaged couple Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert met with contrasting fortunes in the Australian Open finals

December 31, 1977: The day Vitas Gerulaitis won his first and only Grand Slam

December 30, 1977: The day John Lloyd became the first British-born man to reach a Grand Slam final since 1938

Gauff eyes United Cup defense following productive off-season

Draper joins Rune, Goffin on Australian Open withdrawal list

Alcaraz, Osaka, Medvedev to chase $1M in high-stakes ‘1 Point Slam’ flash event in Melbourne

Australian Open 2026: Tennis stars hoping to break the Grand Slam Glass Ceiling

How does the Australian Open use technology to boost the Fan Experience?