Australian Open

Carlos Moya OTD 01_13

January 13, 1997: The day Carlos Moya upset defending champ Boris Becker in the first round of the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 13, 1997, an unheralded Carlos Moya beat defending champion Boris Becker and then went on to reach the final of the Australian Open

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jennifer Capriati at the 2003 Australian Open

January 13, 2003: The day Capriati became the first women’s defending champ to crash out in the first round of the Australian Open

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2003 to witness how world No 3 Jennifer Capriati blew a 6-2, 4-2 lead to be eliminated by world No 90 Marlene Weingartner, from Germany

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Daniil Medvedev at the 2023 Australian Open

“Try to do less stupid things. I want to change, mature”: Daniil hoping ‘we’re going to see a new Medvedev’ in 2024

The world No 3 from Russia has decided not to play any warm-up event prior to the Australian Open this year

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Haresh Ramchandani
Sebastian Korda, Winston Salem 2023

Sebastian Korda exclusive: “Andre (Agassi) is a very special person in my life”

In this Tennis Majors exclusive, Sebastian Korda talks about the coaching style of Radek Stepanek, the influence Andre Agassi has on him, as well as the toughest things mentally in tennis

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Sasa Ozmo
Naomi Osaka of Japan & Angelique Kerber of Germany

Motherhood offers Osaka, Wozniacki, Kerber a new dimension at Australian Open

The three women are all back at the Australian Open, balancing family life but still targeting success

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Simon Cambers
OSAKA_BRISBANE_2024
12 months ago

Naomi Osaka exclusive: “I think I can win a slam this year”

2024 is starting in thrilling fashion, with the return of four-time Grand Slam...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal
12 months ago

Nadal is “maybe the most important player of all time”, says Wilander

Rafael Nadal deserves the chance to say goodbye to tennis on his own...
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Carrie Dunn
12 months ago

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka - Australia 2024
12 months ago

Sabalenka gets handy Australian Open draw, Osaka plays Garcia first round

The women's 2024 Australian Open draw sees Aryna Sabalenka with the most favourable...
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Bren Gray
Novak Djokovic - Australia 2024
12 months ago

Australian Open draw sees potential Djokovic v Shelton rematch, Tsitsipas faces Berrettini in first round

The 2024 Australian Open draw has been announced, with Djokovic and Shelton on...
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Bren Gray
Naomi Osaka
12 months ago

“I just don’t really care about other people’s opinions any more” – Naomi Osaka on new attitude

Naomi Osaka plays the Australian Open this month as she continues her comeback...
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Carrie Dunn
Carlos Alcaraz
12 months ago

Alcaraz’s Australian Open prep “a little bit unusual”, says Corretja

Not playing an official warm-up tournament might be unorthodox but it's also not...
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Carrie Dunn
Emma Raducanu
12 months ago

Raducanu’s results don’t matter – former British star Robson

Emma Raducanu gets some support from another British star
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Carrie Dunn
Ksenia Efremova, 2024
12 months ago

“Age doesn’t matter, I just go for the win”: Q&A with French prodigy Ksenia Efremova

Tennis Majors catches up with rising French teen Ksenia Efremova to chat about...
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Cédric Rouquette
Diego Schwartzman at the 2023 ASB Classic
1 year ago

Schwartzman, Paire beaten in round one of Aus Open qualifying; Goffin through

Paire lost out to Jules Marie, a 32-year-old with a YouTube channel following...
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Simon Cambers
Brenda Fruhvirtova at the ITF Leipzig Open 2023
1 year ago

Australian Open: 16-year-olds Fruhvirtova and Korneeva through to second round of qualifying

Brenda Fruhvirtova is hoping to join her sister, 18-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova, in the...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Roscoe Tanner OTD 01_09
1 year ago

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Stefanos Tsitsipas
1 year ago

“I need to show I’m still here – like Djokovic does” – Tsitsipas on tour’s rising young stars

Stefanos Tsitsipas might not be the youngest man in the title mix any...
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Carrie Dunn
Rafael Nadal
1 year ago

“He’s back to where he wanted to be” – Corretja calls for calm over Nadal injury

Nadal's compatriot says that there is plenty for him to be pleased about...
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Carrie Dunn
Emma Raducanu at the 2023 Australian Open
1 year ago

Australian Open: Raducanu moves into main draw after Davis withdrawal

The 21-year-old Brit made a triumphant return to the tour on Tuesday after...
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Haresh Ramchandani