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Naomi Osaka, Auckland 2025

Physically fine and in a clear mindset, Osaka confident of starting at the Australian Open

The former world No 1 plays Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia n the first round in Melbourne for the second year running

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Haresh Ramchandani
Daniil Medvedev at the 2023 Miami Open

World No 1, Cervara, Russia: Everything you always wanted to know about Daniil Medvedev (but never had time to find out) – updated with birth of second child

2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev is one of only 27 men to have been ranked No 1 in the world. Here is everything you need to know about the Russian, who also reached the final of the 2024 Australian Open

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Jenny Drummond
On This Day, 01/10: John McEnroe & Jimmy Connors

January 10, 1982: The day Connors and McEnroe nearly come to blows in Chicago

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the most memorable moments in tennis history. On this day in 1982, Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe were at each other's throats in Chicago. The epic five-setter was one of their testiest battles on record

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic at an Asics event before the Australian Open 2025

Djokovic reveals his special skill: Negative emotions are OK. It’s about how fast you bounce back

The Serb has always found a way to click straight back into focus immediately after losing his temper

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Simon Cambers
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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 their maiden Grand Slam triumph - here is what happened at the first Australian Open final of 1977

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025
January 9, 2025

Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Zverev fall in the same half; Sinner, Medvedev projected to meet in semi-finals at Australian Open 2025

The main draw for the Melbourne Major was released on Thursday at Margaret...
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Ayush Vashistha
Jimmy Connors, On this day 8/
January 8, 2025

January 8, 1978: The day the Masters Cup final between Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg sparked a No 1 debate

On this day in 1978, Jimmy Connors defeated Bjorn Borg in three sets...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
January 7, 2025

Grand Slams, #BlackLivesMatter, mental health, Japan, mother: Everything you always wanted to know about Naomi Osaka (but never had time to find out) – updated after break-up with boyfriend Cordae

Naomi Osaka was the first Japanese player ever to win a Grand Slam...
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Jérémy Baudu
Tracy Austin, On this day 07.01.2021
January 7, 2025

January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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January 6, 2025

January 6, 1992: The day Pescosolido was disqualified in Sydney when his racquet kick left a fan needing stitches

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kei Nishikori Rogers Cup
January 5, 2025

Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated after Hong Kong Open 2025

Kei Nishikori is the highest-ranked ATP player ever from Japan. Here are responses...
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Chris Oddo
Jiri Lehecka
January 5, 2025

Adelaide, Australian Open, Berdych: Everything you always wanted to know about Jiri Lehecka (but never had time to find out) – updated after Brisbane International 2025 victory

Here's everything you need to know about the Czech who won two ATP...
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Simon Cambers
Aryna Sabalenka 2024
January 5, 2025

Australian and US Open, world No 1, Belarus, Tiger: Everything you always wanted to know about Aryna Sabalenka (but never had time to find out) – updated after Brisbane International 2025 victory

Aryna Sabalenka won her third Grand Slam at the US Open in September...
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Simon Cambers
Barbora Krejcikova - Wimbledon 2024
January 5, 2025

Czech, Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, Doubles, Novotna: Everything you always wanted to know about Barbora Krejcikova (but never had time to find out) – updated after Australian Open 2025 withdrawal

Barbora Krejcikova has won 12 Grand Slam titles in all, including the 2021...
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Carrie Dunn
Gauff Olympics 2024
January 5, 2025

Gauff topples Swiatek, Fritz downs Hurkacz to win United Cup 2025 for US

The Americans defeated Poland 2-0 in the final on Sunday to win their...
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Ayush Vashistha
On this day 5.01.2021
January 5, 2025

January 5, 1994: The day world No 1 Pete Sampras was shocked by world No 205 Alami in Qatar

On this day in tennis history, then world No 1 fell to a...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Clara Tauson, Linz 2024
January 5, 2025

Denmark, Lyon, Roland-Garros: All you need to know about Clara Tauson but never had the time to find out – updated after winning Auckland Open 2025

Clara Tauson was the first woman from Denmark to hold the No 1...
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Chris Oddo