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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 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 a noteworthy moment in tennis history. On this day in 1992, a young Italian kicked a racquet in anger that got him defaulted out of the Sydney Open in the qualifying stage
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 shock defeat at the hands of a qualifier at the Qatar Open
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
2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev is one of only 27 men to have been ranked No 1 in the world. Here is everything you need to know about the Russian, who also reached the final of the 2024 Australian Open
The “Frankenstein” and the “Sicko”: The Miraculous Return of the Special Ks
After a year of medical uncertainty and grueling rehabilitation, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have marked their emotional return to the ATP Tour in Brisbane with a victory that proves their bond remains as resilient as their bodies.
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
New coach, rebuilt body: Grigor Dimitrov begins his latest climb with Xavier Malisse
December 29, 1958: The day Peru’s Alex Olmedo played for USA in the Davis Cup
Battle of the sexes 2025: Nick Kyrgios overpowers World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai
December 28, 1983: The day 18-year-old Pat Cash won the Davis Cup for Australia