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From “Joke” to Jackpot: Alexander Bublik cracks the ATP Top 10 in Hong Kong
Alexander Bublik has finally traded his "go with the flow" mentality for a historic debut in the ATP Top 10, turning a long-running team joke into a career-defining reality in Hong Kong.
Poland captures first United Cup title with decisive mixed doubles victory, despite Swiatek’s loss
Team Poland defeated Switzerland 2-1 to secure their maiden United Cup trophy after falling short in the previous two finals. The historic victory was sealed in the mixed doubles by Jan Zielinski and Katarzyna Kawa,
No handshake, no silence: Kostyuk’s political signal shadows Sabalenka’s Brisbane crown
The trophy ceremony in Brisbane was defined by a missing handshake and Kostyuk’s harrowing account of a family surviving in Ukraine.
Hong Kong: Bublik claims title and Top 10 debut; Musetti secures new Top 5 high
Alexander Bublik won the title on Sunday night against Lorenzo Musetti
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
Why have so few players won the Australian Open and US Open in the same year?
January 10, 1982: The day Connors and McEnroe nearly come to blows in Chicago
January 9, 1977: The day Roscoe Tanner won his only Grand Slam title
January 8, 1978: The day the Masters Cup final between Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg sparked a No 1 debate
From “Middle East double” to Australian swing wisdom: How Andreeva deals with expectations
“I want to be that guy again”: Medvedev’s clinical start in Brisbane
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
January 5, 1994: The day world No 1 Pete Sampras was shocked by world No 205 Alami in Qatar
World No 1, US Open 2021, Russian: Everything you always wanted to know about Daniil Medvedev (but never had time to find out) – updated after Rotterdam Open 2025
The “Frankenstein” and the “Sicko”: The Miraculous Return of the Special Ks
January 4, 1981: The day unheralded Brian Teacher won his first and only Grand Slam title