Australian Open

Illustration picture of money and tennis on March 20, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium

Report: Saudi Arabia offers $2 billion to merge ATP and WTA Tours; Grand Slams offer alternative streamlined, equal prize-money Tour

The tennis word could be set for an imminent shake-up, with two rival offers on the table

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Simon Cambers
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March 6, 2006: The birth of Hawk-Eye and the challenge system

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On March 6, 2006, Hawk-Eye was born. It was announced that the electronic line-calling system would be implemented later that month at the Miami Masters

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Wayne Arthurs, On This Day, February 27

February 27, 2005: The day Wayne Arthurs became the oldest first-time winner on the ATP Tour

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to a historic moment in tennis. On this day in 2005, 33-year-old Wayne Arthurs won his first ATP singles title and created history in the process

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open trophy, 2024

“I have a lot to do until I reach the top” – Sinner’s hunger and work ethic undiminished after Australian Open win

Just four days after the 22-year-old became the first Italian to win an Australian Open singles title, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final, Sinner is already planning for the next goal

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Jamie Malachy
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February 1, 1998: The day Petr Korda won his first – and only – Grand Slam title

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1998 to witness how, at the Australian Open, Petr Korda beat Marcelo Rios to win the first and only Grand Slam title of his career

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Sinner Australian Open Final 2024
2 months ago

“You could feel that he was getting closer and closer” – Mouratoglou on Sinner’s Australian Open success

Patrick Mouratoglou explains why things were perfectly aligned for Jannik Sinner to win...
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Bren Gray
Medvedev Australian Open Final 2024
2 months ago

“For almost two sets, Daniil played the perfect match” – Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou explains the genius of Daniil Medvedev's initial strategy against Jannik Sinner...
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Bren Gray
Craig Tiley (Panoramic)
2 months ago

“We’ve got to get things right” – Craig Tiley fears for future of doubles in the face of dwindling audience numbers

The Australian Open director fears doubles is losing relevance after both doubles finals...
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Tennis Majors
Australian Open 2024
2 months ago

Dates, tickets, Nadal: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 Australian Open (but never had time to find out) – updated after tournament

The Australian Open kicks off the annual Grand Slam calendar in tennis. Here...
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Carrie Dunn
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open, 2024
2 months ago

“He’ll never settle. He wants to get better” – Sinner’s superbly steady rise to Grand Slam glory

The 22-year-old Italian won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open...
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Jamie Malachy
Linda Noskova at the 2024 Australian Open
2 months ago

Czech, Swiatek, Australian Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Linda Noskova (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2024 Australian Open

The Czech teen announced her arrival on the big stage in women's tennis...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Daniil Medvedev 2024 Australian Open
2 months ago

“Daniil went to hell and back in this tournament” – even in heartbreaking defeat, Medvedev draws rave reviews

Though Medvedev suffered a heartbreaking defeat, he demonstrated the steel will that has...
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Chris Oddo
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev
2 months ago

ATP rankings: the gap closes at the top as Sinner and Medvedev move up

Novak Djokovic remains at No 1, but the gap is closing beneath. In...
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Chris Oddo
2 months ago

January 29, 2012: The day Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest Australian Open final

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Roger Federer
2 months ago

January 29, 2017: The day Roger Federer stunned Rafael Nadal in Melbourne to win his first Grand Slam title for five years

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner with the 2024 Australian Open trophy
2 months ago

Sinner has the poise, belief and dedication to win more Grand Slams, and soon

The Italian is already talking about trying to improve, even as the size...
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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner
2 months ago

“I like to dance in the pressure storm” – Big occasion no problem for Slam champion Sinner

In his first time on the biggest of stages, Jannik Sinner did not...
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Carrie Dunn
Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2024
2 months ago

“I’m dreaming more than ever” – Proud Medvedev defeated but not disheartened

Daniil Medvedev leaves Melbourne proud of himself, he told reporters
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Carrie Dunn
Daniil Medvedev
2 months ago

Beaten Medvedev hits on a game plan to win more slams

Whether it was through necessity or design, the Russian's decision to return from...
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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner
2 months ago

Sinner makes incredible turnaround against Medvedev to win Australian Open

In yet another five-set epic at the 2024 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner won...
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Carrie Dunn