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January 21, 1990: The day John McEnroe was defaulted from the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 21, 1990, former world No 1 John McEnroe became the first man in the Open era to be defaulted at a Slam when he was thrown out of the Australian Open

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Alexandre Sokolowski

January 21, 1998: The day Venus and Serena Williams faced each other on tour for the first time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1998 to witness how, in the second round of the Australian Open, Venus and Serena Williams squared off for the first time, fulfilling their father’s prediction

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iga Swiatek, Australian Open, 2025

WADA will not appeal Swiatek’s doping ban decision

The five-time Grand Slam champion tested positive for the heart medication trimetazidine in August 2024, leading to a one-month ban

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Alex De Minaur, Australian Open, 2025

De Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarter-final with dominant win over Michelson

The Australian reached the last eight at his home major for the first time with a 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Alex Michelson. Jannik Sinner awaits next

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Jamie Malachy
Emma Navarro, Australian Open, 2025

Australian Open: Navarro again goes the distance, edging past Kasatkina to make last eight

Emma Navarro edged out Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 on Monday night and will face Pole Iga Swiatek, the second seed, in the next round

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Ben Shelton and Gael Monfils, Australian Open, 2025
1 month ago

Australian Open: Shelton into quarter-finals as Monfils’ remarkable run ends in retirement

Ben Shelton benefited from the retirement of Gael Monfils (7-6 (3), 6-7 (3),...
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Lorenzo Sonego, Davis Cup Finals - SPP / Panoramic
1 month ago

Australian Open: Tien runs out of steam as Sonego advances to last eight

Lorenzo Sonego won against Learner Tien 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on Monday. He'll...
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1 month ago

Sinner survives bizarre clash with Rune to make Australian Open quarter-finals

The Italian struggled physically and looked down-and-out in the third set, but came...
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1 month ago

Australian Open: Keys edges out Rybakina to make quarter-finals

Madison Keys won against Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Monday. She'll play...
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1 month ago

Svitolina delivers tactical masterclass to make Australian Open quarter-finals

Elina Svitolina won against Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-1 on Monday. She'll face the...
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Lleyton Hewitt at the Australian Open
1 month ago

January 20, 2008: The day Hewitt and Baghdatis finished the latest match in Australian Open history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2024
1 month ago

Tony Jones apologises to Djokovic for offensive comments

The Serbian is yet to respond to Jones' apology
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Bren Gray
1 month ago

Djokovic refuses on-court interview after host broadcaster “mockery”

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is awaiting an apology
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Carrie Dunn
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
1 month ago

Alcaraz on Djokovic quarter-final: “Not the right player to be facing!”

The pair will meet for the eighth time when they play in the...
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Carrie Dunn
Novak Djokovic
1 month ago

Australian Open: Djokovic moves into last eight, plays Alcaraz next

Novak Djokovic won against Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Sunday. He'll...
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1 month ago

Draper explains injury: “Maybe it was a ticking time bomb, too much overload on the body”

The Briton's left hip gave way after three five-setters in a row and...
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Simon Cambers
Carlos Alcaraz
1 month ago

Alcaraz reaches Australian Open quarter-final: “One step closer” to career Grand Slam

The Spaniard knows he's close to a monumental achievement but is not thinking...
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Carrie Dunn
Alexander Zverev Australian Open
1 month ago

Zverev holds off Humbert to reach quarter-finals

Alexander Zverev won against Ugo Humbert 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday and...
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Gael Monfils Australian Open 2025
1 month ago

“Tennis is cool, but my dream is out there”: Monfils dancing to the beat of his own drum in Melbourne

Monfils is causing a stir at the Australian Open, where he eliminated the...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2025
1 month ago

Alcaraz into quarter-finals after Draper quits with injury

Carlos Alcaraz benefited from the abandonment of Jack Draper (7-5, 6-1) on Sunday....
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