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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
January 8, 1978: The day the Masters Cup final between Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg sparked a No 1 debate
On this day in 1978, Jimmy Connors defeated Bjorn Borg in three sets to win the 1977 Masters Cup and spark a debate about who was the world's best player
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.
“I want to be that guy again”: Medvedev’s clinical start in Brisbane
A clinical Daniil Medvedev is using a flawless run in Brisbane to signal a tactical evolution and a hunt to reclaim his place among the game’s elite.
January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 7, 1979, Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships in Washington D.C.
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
January 3, 1972: The day Ken Rosewall became the oldest Grand Slam winner in the Open Era
Zverev’s 2026 crossroads: why it’s “Now or Never” for the unsatisfied World No. 3
January 2, 1980: The day Guillermo Vilas won his fourth and final Grand Slam title
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
“Not a newbie anymore”: why happiness on then way is the new priority for Alexei Popyrin
December 30, 1977: The day John Lloyd became the first British-born man to reach a Grand Slam final since 1938