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December 31, 1977: The day Vitas Gerulaitis won his first and only Grand Slam
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to recall an important moment in tennis history. On this day in tennis history, a flamboyant American player needed five sets to beat a little known Brit to win the Australian Open
“Not a newbie anymore”: why happiness on then way is the new priority for Alexei Popyrin
Following a grueling 2025 season defined by injury and travel fatigue, world No. 54 Alexei Popyrin is rebooting his career in Brisbane with a family-first philosophy.
December 30, 1977: The day John Lloyd became the first British-born man to reach a Grand Slam final since 1938
John Lloyd made the Australian Open final by downing grass-court specialist Bob Giltinan and only narrowly lost the finale to Vitas Gerulaitis
New coach, rebuilt body: Grigor Dimitrov begins his latest climb with Xavier Malisse
Now partnering with Xavier Malisse, Grigor Dimitrov is launching a total structural 'reshuffle' aimed at reclaiming his health and proving his 44th ranking doesn't define his current game.
December 29, 1958: The day Peru’s Alex Olmedo played for USA in the Davis Cup
On this day in tennis history, a player from Peru represented the USA in Davis Cup action - and beat the two best players in the world
December 28, 1983: The day 18-year-old Pat Cash won the Davis Cup for Australia
Draper joins Rune, Goffin on Australian Open withdrawal list
Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Before the Battle of the Sexes, the Battle of Visions
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December 27, 1985: The day legendary Australian coach Harry Hopman passed away
December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match
Nick Kyrgios confirms professional comeback at Brisbane International 2026
December 25, 1942: The day Francoise Durr was born
‘Wounded’ Ferrero confirms 48-hour ultimatum, reveals details of Alcaraz split
December 23, 2003: Zina Garrison makes history as first Black captain of US Fed Cup team
December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to first ever Davis Cup title
December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis
December 19, 1987: Sweden triumph over upstarts India in unlikely Davis Cup final
December 18, 1995: Stefan Edberg announces his retirement and farewell tour
December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup