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News January 11, 2025

Australian Open: probably the most sudden upsets of the match historical past

Australian Open: probably the most sudden upsets of the match historical past
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There are only a few hours left till the beginning of the Australian Open 2025, the extremely anticipated first Main of the season that may start in Melbourne on January 12. Melbourne Park would be the heart of the sports activities world for the following two weeks, contemplating all of the athletes who – the very best tennis gamers on the planet – will compete within the scorching local weather of the Australian summer time to win the much-dreamed-of title.

So many gamers, so many tales, so many issues. Jannik Sinner, defending champion who now additionally is aware of when the CAS listening to on the Clostebol doping problem will happen, which will probably be mentioned on April 16 and 17 in Lausanne, behind closed doorways.

Aryna Sabalenka comes from two consecutive titles on the AO: the Belarusian appears to haven’t any rivals, however with Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and the opposite rivals, surprises will probably be across the nook. The identical goes for the lads’s singles: Sinner’s title protection will probably be threatened by the assaults of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and all of the others.

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However what have been the most important surprises and upsets within the historical past of the Australian Open?

In 1984 Martina Navratilova, primary within the WTA rating, appeared virtually unbeatable. Having reached the semifinals on the Australian Open, she misplaced clearly in opposition to Helena Sukova 6-1 4-6 5-7. It was a defeat that stunned the world. Within the closing Sukova misplaced to Chris Evert in three units.

It’s also tough to suppose that Steffi Graf, winner of the final 6 Slams in a row and with just one defeat in seven months, might lose a match. The inconceivable occurred in Melbourne, when Amanda Coetzer defeated the German 6-2 7-5 within the fourth spherical of the match.

Ramesh Krishnan vs. Mats Wilander within the second spherical of 1989 was in all probability probably the most dramatic upsets of the Australian Open. Wilander, the world number one and defending champion, misplaced within the second spherical to Ramesh Krishnan in three units, with the rating of 3-6 2-6 6-7.

When Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Rafael Nadal within the semifinals of 2008, it was one of many greatest upsets ever within the historical past of the match. This was one of many greatest upsets of the final decade. Nadal’s semifinal loss to the Frenchman was sudden and unbelievable. Tsonga gained 6-2 6-3 6-2, sweeping his opponent apart and reaching his first and solely Grand Slam closing.

It’s inconceivable to think about Serena Williams shedding within the 2016 closing in opposition to Angelique Kerber. But, beginning as an outsider, the German defeated her rival in three units, with the ultimate rating of 6-4 3-6 6-4.

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