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“I back myself to the hills” – Raducanu confident heading into Australian Open
The Brit plays 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round in Melbourne
Haresh Ramchandani
January 11, 2025
January 11, 1998: The day 16-year-old Lleyton Hewitt became the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On January 11, 1973, Lleyton Hewitt capped off an incredible week that included wins over Woodforde, Spadea and Agassi by beating Jason Stoltenberg to win the Adelaide title
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 11, 2025
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, 2025
‘Rubbish’ – Djokovic dismisses controversy over Sinner skiing remark
Fans have been up in arms after Djokovic associated world No 1 Jannik Sinner with skiing during an interview with GQ magazine
Sasa Ozmo
January 10, 2025
Sabalenka credits her “power and fighting spirit” as she guns for third consecutive Australian Open title
The Belarusian opens her campaign in Melbourne against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens
Haresh Ramchandani
January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025
January 10, 1982: The day Connors and McEnroe nearly come to blows in Chicago
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the most memorable moments...
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 9, 2025
Djokovic reveals his special skill: Negative emotions are OK. It’s about how fast you bounce back
The Serb has always found a way to click straight back into focus...
Simon Cambers
January 9, 2025
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...
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 9, 2025
Sabalenka, Gauff in top half; first-round rematch between Osaka and Garcia at Australian Open 2025
Aryna Sabalenka will start her title defence against Sloane Stephens and Iga Swiatek...
Ayush Vashistha
January 9, 2025
Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Zverev fall in the same half; Sinner, Medvedev projected to meet in semi-finals at Australian Open 2025
The main draw for the Melbourne Major was released on Thursday at Margaret...
Ayush Vashistha
January 8, 2025
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...
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 7, 2025
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....
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 6, 2025
January 6, 1992: The day Pescosolido was disqualified in Sydney when his racquet kick left a fan needing stitches
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at...
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 5, 2025
Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated after Hong Kong Open 2025
Kei Nishikori is the highest-ranked ATP player ever from Japan. Here are responses...
Chris Oddo
January 5, 2025
Gauff topples Swiatek, Fritz downs Hurkacz to win United Cup 2025 for US
The Americans defeated Poland 2-0 in the final on Sunday to win their...
Ayush Vashistha
January 5, 2025
January 5, 1994: The day world No 1 Pete Sampras was shocked by world No 205 Alami in Qatar
On this day in tennis history, then world No 1 fell to a...
Alexandre Sokolowski
January 5, 2025
Osaka’s tearful retirement in Auckland Open final helps Tauson win title
The former world No 1 from Japan quit after the first set due...
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