Jim accomplished that at Wimbledon 1993 while seeking his fifth Major crown. He fell to fellow American Pete Sampras but secured a record that still stands almost 32 years later.
Winning the first Major title is never easy. However, stepping in and defending it a year later is even harder! Jannik Sinner achieved that at this year's Australian Open, continuing where he left a year ago and extending his Melbourne reign.
There are many exceptional talents in the game today. Many players possess the ability to win tournaments and perform on big stages. Throughout tennis history, certain players have stood above the rest.
2022 — Rafael Nadal def. Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5. 2020 — Novak Djokovic def. Dominic Thiem, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. 2018 — Roger Federer def. Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
A former ATP World No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed his personal ranking of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer within the "Big Three."
Among them: the Italian has now won his last 10 matches in a row against Top 10 players in straight sets, the first man to do that since ATP rankings began in 1973.
Novak Djokovic’s love-hate relationship with Australia has taken another turn with the 24-time Grand Slam winner under fire from the Nadal camp ‘casting doubt on the authenticity of his injuries’.
Jannik Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy two years in a row since Jim Courier in 1992-93.
Mardy Fish discovered his Top 10 potential late in his career, but the pressure of becoming the male American No. 1 player led him to anxiety attacks.
The 23-year-old became the youngest man to win multiple Australian Open titles since Jim Courier achieved the feat in 1992-93.
Jannik Sinner became the 12th man in the Open Era to successfully defend their maiden Grand Slam title with his triumph at the 2025 Australian Open. The Italian has emulated a host of tennis legends,
Follow reaction as Sinner retained the championship with a brilliant showing against three-time major final loser Zverev on Rod Laver in Melbourne