Marat Safin

February 1, 2004: Federer begins record reign on top of the world with Australian Open triumph

On this day in tennis history, a record-breaking reign on top of the world began in truly inimitable fashion.

February 1, 2025

January 27, 2002: The day Thomas Johansson stunned Safin to win the Australian Open title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 27, 2002, Thomas Johansson upset Marat Safin to win the Australian Open.

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 27, 2025

December 3, 2000: The day Gustavo Kuerten upset Agassi to finish the year as world No 1

On this day in tennis history, Gustavo 'Guga' Kuerten beat Andre Agassi at the year-end championships to reach No 1 and make history for South America

Alexandre Sokolowski

December 3, 2024

November 7, 1999: The day Andre Agassi achieved an unprecedented Parisian double

On November 7, 1999, Andre Agassi emerged victorious from a breathtaking final against Marat Safin at Paris-Bercy (7-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4). With his win the American became the first player to win this in Bercy after having triumphed at the French Open the same year

Alexandre Sokolowski

November 7, 2024