Australian Open

On this day 31.01.2021

January 31, 1993: The day Courier beat Edberg to win his second consecutive Australian Open

On this day in January 31, 1993, Jim Courier defeated Stefan Edberg to win his fourth and what would be his final Grand Slam singles title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic, 2026 | © AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayak/ SIPA

Novak Djokovic: “This win almost equals winning a Grand Slam”

Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the "experts" who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.

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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026

The king’s redemption: 38-year-old Novak Djokovic dethrones Sinner in five-set Melbourne absolute masterpiece

Novak Djokovic reached his 11th Australian Open final on Friday night by ending Jannik Sinner’s 20-match winning streak with a staggering 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory, setting up a generational showdown against Carlos Alcaraz.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026

The art of suffering: How Carlos Alcaraz refused to break in Melbourne (as he always does)

Carlos Alcaraz stated that he never thought for a single second about giving up in his grueling semifinal against Zverev, literally or figuratively. Even the challenge of rebuilding his body before the final is one he has fully accepted.

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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2026

Zverev slams Alcaraz’s medical timeout as « bullshit »; Spaniard says physio made the call

Alexander Zverev slammed tournament officials on Friday after Carlos Alcaraz was granted a medical timeout for what appeared to be severe cramping. The German third seed accused the tour of protecting its top stars during a high-stakes moment in their five-set semifinal.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz - Australian Open 2026
17 hours ago

Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in legendary five-set epic to reach first Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5...
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Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, Turin 2025
1 day ago

“You have to find a way to win in the era you are given” : why winning a major just as hard now as it was in days of the Big 3

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claims it is easier to win a Slam now than when...
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Simon Cambers
Fans at Melbourne Park, 2025
1 day ago

The Grand Slam Survival Guide: How to secure AO tickets before they’re gone

Everything you need to know about the ticketing process for the majors
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Simon Cambers
Elena Rybakina, Australian Open 2026
2 days ago

Unstoppable force: Rybakina navigates late tension to secure place in second Melbourne final

Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday to reach her second...
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Aryna Sabalenka, Australian Open 2025
2 days ago

Jawdropping dominance: Sabalenka overpowers Svitolina to reach fourth straight Melbourne final

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to secure her place...
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Roger Federer
2 days 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
Boris Becker
3 days ago

January 28, 1996: The day Boris Becker won his final Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the biggest moments in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2026
3 days ago

Stone cold Sinner: Jannik sweeps Shelton to set up heavyweight semifinal with Djokovic

Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach...
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Cédric Rouquette
Lorenzo Musetti and Novak Djokovic, Austalian Open 2026
3 days ago

Weirdest AO match ever? Musetti injury propels Djokovic into 13th Melbourne semifinal

Novak Djokovic benefited from the abandonment of Lorenzo Musetti (4-6, 3-6, 3-1) on...
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Jessica Pegula, Australian Open 2026
3 days ago

Persistence pays off: Pegula overcomes Anisimova to secure maiden Melbourne semifinal

Jessica Pegula defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-6 (1) on Wednesday to reach her...
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Tennis Majors
Elena Rybakina, 2026
3 days ago

Rybakina halts Swiatek’s career Slam bid to be back in semifinals in Melbourne

Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday to advance to the...
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Tennis Majors
Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2026
3 days ago

« My level of the US Open was higher, but it’s pretty close »: In Australia, Alcaraz takes the lead toward glory with total coolness

Carlos Alcaraz has navigated the Australian Open without dropping a single set, moving...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026
4 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz masters Alex De Minaur to secure maiden Melbourne semifinal

Carlos Alcaraz moved into his first Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday. The Spaniard...
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Cédric Rouquette
Elina Svitolina, Australian Open 2026
4 days ago

Top 10 return: Relentless Svitolina stuns Gauff to reach maiden Melbourne semifinal

Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday night to advance to...
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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2026
4 days ago

Serving notice: Solid Zverev outlasts Tien to secure tenth major semifinal

Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday...
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Cédric Rouquette