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What Alcaraz achieved in his first 200 matches that Djokovic, Nadal and Federer couldn’t

We look at how Carlos Alcaraz compares to the Big Three across his first 200 Tour-level matches - and where the Spaniard stands alone in his achievements

Bren Gray

January 19, 2024

January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day, the world No 1, who had won three of the four majors in 1988, crumbled under pressure in the second round of the 1989 Australian Open

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 19, 2024

“I knew I was capable of competing at this level” says Cazaux after Rune victory

21-year-old Arthur Cazaux has been overshadowed in French tennis by Fils, van Assche and Humbert recently, but is letting his results do the talking this week

Bren Gray

January 19, 2024

Epic Australian Open battles mount, but still a long way to go to reach the all-time record

The US Open of 1983 still holds the record for the most five-setters, with 35

Simon Cambers

January 18, 2024

Australian Open: Resolute Raducanu beaten in epic by Yafan Wang

The Briton put in a hugely impressive performance, but ultimately fell short against Wang in a long and physical encounter

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What Alcaraz achieved in his first 200 matches that Djokovic, Nadal and Federer couldn’t

January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open

“I knew I was capable of competing at this level” says Cazaux after Rune victory

Epic Australian Open battles mount, but still a long way to go to reach the all-time record

Australian Open: Resolute Raducanu beaten in epic by Yafan Wang

January 18, 2000: The day Roger Federer won his first match at a Grand Slam event

“I didn’t expect playing this well” – Badosa surprised by her level at Australian Open

Promising signs for Australian tennis despite Popyrin, Thompson losses

Australian Open: Djokovic pushed hard in tough Popyrin test en route to third round

De Minaur: “I probably wouldn’t be the player I am right now if I hadn’t spent all that time in Spain”

January 17, 1982: The day head-hunting Lendl won the most dramatic duel with Gerulaitis

“I wish I could do it easier, but I can’t” – Kokkinakis explains motivation struggles after Australian Open redemption

Zverev believes he still has confidence of players despite impending trial

“Shelton wasn’t respectful” – Djokovic on why he “reacted” to opponent at 2023 US Open

Djokovic: “I don’t know how long I can expend so much energy!”

For top players, realisation that they may never win a slam is a brutal, but useful, reality check

Fellow players take no-comment stance as news of Zverev facing trial surfaces amid Australian Open

January 16, 1981: The day Connors called Lendl a chicken, a nickname that the Czech would bear until his first Grand Slam title in 1984

January 16, 2013: The day Maria Sharapova dished out a second straight double-bagel

Australian Open: Ruud looking for revenge as he books Purcell clash in second round