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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
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
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
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
“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.
January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open
“I wouldn’t change a thing” – maturing Danilovic arrives on the big stage
De Minaur admits he felt pressure playing at home for first time
January 18, 2000: The day Roger Federer won his first match at a Grand Slam event
Rope a dope, puppet on a string: Monfils dismantles Fritz to reach fourth round in Melbourne
Swiatek delighted with form at Australian Open: “Today was kind of perfect”
Draper: Breathing exercises key to staying calm, boosting strength in long matches
Clinical Djokovic snuffs out Machac threat to ease into Australian Open fourth round
Inside a stringer’s world: From Mannarino at 10kgs to extremes of 40kgs
January 17, 1982: The day head-hunting Lendl won the most dramatic duel with Gerulaitis
Raducanu’s positive start to 2025 epitomised by revelation of apology to Andy Murray
Sinner tested by impressive Schoolkate before reaching Australian Open third round in style
Australian Open: Swiatek, Raducanu set up third round showdown in Melbourne
January 16, 2013: The day Maria Sharapova dished out a second straight double-bagel
January 16, 1981: The day Connors called Lendl a chicken, a nickname that the Czech would bear until his first Slam in 1984