Australian Open

May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras achieved his best ever result on clay

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 15th, 1994, Pete Sampras achieved his best ever result on clay.

Alexandre Sokolowski

May 15, 2024

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

Simon Cambers

March 13, 2024

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

March 6, 2024

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

February 27, 2024

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

Australian Open

May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras achieved his best ever result on clay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jannik Sinner’s superbly steady rise to Grand Slam glory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beaten Medvedev hits on a game plan to win more slams

Sinner makes incredible turnaround against Medvedev to win Australian Open