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The All England Club proposals include 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000‑seat stadium.
The All England Club proposals include 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000‑seat stadium.
Milos Raonic’s wife Camille Raonic penned an emotional tribute to her husband after he announced his retirement from tennis on Monday.
Camille took to social media to express her gratitude and love toward the Canadian, stating his ‘career meant so much to so many’. Raonic married Camille in April 2022 and paid tribute to her during his announcement on Monday.
“Your powerful serve became your signiture, your relentless work eithic set you apart and your quiet determination propelled you to the world’s biggest stages,” she wrote on Friday. “You broke records, shattered expectations and redefined what was possible for Canadian tennis.”
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Raonic won eight tour-level titles during his career and climbed to a career-high No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
[NEWSLETTER FORM]Carlos Alcaraz arrives at the 2026 Australian Open with more than just the year’s first major trophy in his sights.
The World No. 1 is playing for a chance to complete the Career Grand Slam and join another exclusive list. Should Alcaraz triumph in Melbourne, he will become just the sixth man in the Open Era — and the fifth ATP No. 1 Club member — to win all four major titles at least once.
Alcaraz would join Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Rod Laver famously captured all four majors in a single season in 1969, but the PIF ATP Rankings were not introduced until 1973. Since then, only four men have completed the Career Grand Slam, each carving a unique path through tennis history.
[NO 1 CLUB]Andre Agassi
After falling short in consecutive Roland Garros finals in 1990 and 1991, Agassi eventually got over the line at the clay-court major eight years later in 1999. The American rallied from two sets down against Andrei Medvedev in an epic final to become the first man in the PIF ATP Rankings era to complete the Career Grand Slam.
“That was a day, in between the lines of a tennis court, when I knew I wouldn’t have any more regrets,” Agassi reflected to Tennis Channel last year. “It was the last one of the four for me to win. It was one I could have won 10 years earlier a couple of times.”
During his career, Agassi won eight major titles and spent 101 weeks at World No. 1 before he retired in 2006.
Roger Federer
Federer also completed his Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros, in 2009, when he finally conquered the one major that had eluded him. His straight-sets victory over Robin Soderling came after years of three consecutive final losses to great rival Rafael Nadal.
“This might be my greatest victory, or rather the one that lifts the most pressure off my shoulders,” Federer said after the match. “I think for the rest of my career I can enjoy playing and never hear that I’ve never won Roland Garros.”
The Swiss legend lifted 20 major trophies, including winning the other three major trophies at least five times each during his career. He reached the Roland Garros final once more in 2011, but was stopped for a fourth time by Nadal.
<img alt=”Roger Federer” style=”width:100%;” src=”/-/media/images/news/2026/01/06/15/39/federer-roland-garros-2009-trophy.jpg” />Roger Federer wins the 2009 Roland Garros title. Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.
Rafael Nadal
Nadal secured his Career Grand Slam at the 2010 US Open, becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to do so at age 24. The victory marked one of the Spaniard’s most dominant years, winning each of the final three Grand Slam tournaments to complete a rare surface sweep.
By winning the 2022 Australian Open, Nadal achieved the Career Grand Slam twice, winning each of the four majors at least two times — a testament to his adaptability beyond a record 14 Roland Garros titles. The Spaniard finished his career with 22 Grand Slam trophies and an enduring reputation for competitive intensity.
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic completed his Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2016, joining Federer and Nadal in a golden era defined by historic Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalries. He had fallen in three previous finals — two to Nadal (2012, ‘14) and one to Stan Wawrinka (2015) — but made no mistake with a four-set comeback win over Andy Murray.
“It’s incredibly flattering to know that Rod Laver is the last one that managed to do that,” said Djokovic, who held all four major titles at the same time. “There are not many words that can describe it. It’s one of the ultimate challenges that you have as a tennis player. I’m very proud, very thrilled.”
Djokovic would go on to complete the Career Grand Slam three times, becoming the only man in history to do so. He holds a record 24 major titles and has spent a record 428 weeks at No. 1 throughout his career.
<img alt=”Novak Djokovic” style=”width:100%;” src=”/-/media/images/news/2026/01/06/15/39/djokovic-roland-garros-2016-celebration.jpg” />Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the 2016 Roland Garros title. Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images.
Alcaraz at the Crossroads
Now, six-time major champion Alcaraz stands on the brink of joining this elite group. Over the next two weeks at Melbourne Park, history is once again in play for the 22-year-old.
“It’s my first goal, to be honest,” Alcaraz said after his triumph at the 2025 US Open, referring to completing the Career Grand Slam. “When I go to the preseason to [see] what I want to improve, what I want to achieve, the Australian Open is there.
“It is always the main goal for me to complete a Career Grand Slam, Calendar Grand Slam… So it’s going to be great.”
[NEWSLETTER FORM]Six-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz describes his surprise split with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero as a “chapter of life that has to end”.
Can anyone stop Sebastian Baez in 2026? The Argentine maintained his perfect start to the new season on Friday at the ASB Classic, where he pulled double duty to reach the final in Auckland.
After rain suspended play early on Thursday, Baez returned to court against top seed Ben Shelton leading 7-5, 0-1. Upon resumption, the 25-year-old broke the World No. 8’s serve again and then held his nerve to seal his third Top 10 win and second of the season, having beaten Taylor Fritz at the United Cup last week.
Baez then returned to court shortly after and dispatched Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-4 to move to 7-0 in 2026. Baez now leads the American 3-0 in the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head series and is up three spots to No. 36 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.
Into his 12th tour-level final, Baez will compete for his eighth title and second on a hard court when he takes on third seed Jakub Mensik in the final.
[NO 1 CLUB]Mensik also pulled double duty on Friday at the ATP 250 to advance to his third ATP Tour title match and first since he defeated Novak Djokovic in the Miami championship showdown last March.
The 20-year-old Czech moved past big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-2, breaking the World No. 63 five times, according to Infosys ATP Stats. Mensik then earned a semi-final win against Fabian Marozsan, who dispatched Eliot Spizzirri 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in his delayed quarter-final earlier on Friday.
In a hard-fought clash, Mensik overcame Hungarian Marozsan 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-1, saving five set points in the first-set tie-break. The World No. 18 Mensik is aiming to become the first Czech player to lift the trophy at the event since Jiri Vesely in 2015.
[NEWSLETTER FORM]Steve Crossman and panel preview the 2026 Australian Open.
Six years following his final appearance at the Australian Open, Roger Federer is back on the courts of Melbourne.
The Swiss legend returned to Rod Laver Arena on Friday for the first time since 2020 for a practice session with Casper Ruud.
Federer, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, faced Ruud only once during his career. Their lone Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting came in the fourth round of Roland Garros in 2019, when Federer defeated the Norwegian in straight sets.
The 44-year-old clinched six of his 20 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open. He owns a 102-15 win-loss record at the tournament, according to the ATP Infosys Win/Loss Index. He last competed in Melbourne in 2020, when he lost to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Federer is set to play an exhibition match on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena as a part of the tournament’s first Opening Ceremony, which will also feature three fellow ATP No. 1 Club members: Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter, and Lleyton Hewitt.
[NEWSLETTER FORM]Novak Djokovic owns a record 10 titles at the Australian Open. Read all about the Serbian’s results, records, statistics, and more, here.
Since making his Australian Open debut in 2005, Djokovic has tallied a 99-10 win-loss record at the tournament, including a record 10 titles.
Djokovic has won the Australian Open in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.
[NO 1 CLUB]Djokovic lost to Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals at the Australian Open in 2025. The Serbian was forced to retire due to injury after losing the first set 6-7(5) (Read more).
Djokovic’s Record at Grand Slam Tournaments
| Tournament | Win-Loss Record |
| Australian Open | 99-10 |
| Roland Garros | 101-14 |
| Wimbledon | 102-13 |
| US Open | 95-15 |
Djokovic has won a record 24 Grand Slam titles.
| Tournament | Year Won | Final Opponent |
| Australian Open | 2008 | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga |
| Australian Open | 2011 | Andy Murray |
| Wimbledon | 2011 | Rafael Nadal |
| US Open | 2011 | Rafael Nadal |
| Australian Open | 2012 | Rafael Nadal |
| Australian Open | 2013 | Andy Murray |
| Wimbledon | 2014 | Roger Federer |
| Australian Open | 2015 | Andy Murray |
| Wimbledon | 2015 | Roger Federer |
| US Open | 2015 | Roger Federer |
| Australian Open | 2016 | Andy Murray |
| Roland Garros | 2016 | Andy Murray |
| Wimbledon | 2018 | Kevin Anderson |
| US Open | 2018 | Juan Martin del Potro |
| Australian Open | 2019 | Rafael Nadal |
| Wimbledon | 2019 | Roger Federer |
| Australian Open | 2020 | Dominic Thiem |
| Australian Open | 2021 | Daniil Medvedev |
| Roland Garros | 2021 | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
| Wimbledon | 2021 | Matteo Berrettini |
| Wimbledon | 2022 | Nick Kyrgios |
| Australian Open | 2023 | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
| Roland Garros | 2023 | Casper Ruud |
| US Open | 2023 | Daniil Medvedev |
Past Five Results Overall
| Tournament | Result |
| Athens | Champion, defeated Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final |
| Rolex Shanghai Masters | Semi-finalist, lost to Valentin Vacherot 3-6, 4-6 |
| US Open | Semi-finalist, lost to Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-7(4), 2-6 |
| Wimbledon | Semi-finalist, lost to Jannik Sinner 3-6, 3-6, 4-6 |
| Roland Garros | Semi-finalist, lost to Sinner 4-6, 5-7, 6-7(3) |
Djokovic holds a 1734-136 win-loss record on hard courts, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, for a winning percentage of 84.4 per cent. He ranks first among active players in winning percentage on hard courts.
Djokovic opens his Australian Open campaign against Spain’s Pedro Martinez and could face American Brandon Nakashima in the third round. He will meet two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals if both reach that stage.
[NEWSLETTER FORM]Carlos Alcaraz is chasing his first Australian Open title, with which he would become the fifth man in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam. Read all about the World No. 1’s results, records, statistics, and more, here.
Since making his Australian Open debut in 2021, Alcaraz has tallied an 11-4 win-loss record at the tournament.
Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals at the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025.
[NO 1 CLUB]Alcaraz lost 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 4-6 to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarter-finals in 2025 (Read more).
Alcaraz’s Record at Grand Slam Tournaments
| Tournament | Win-Loss Record |
| Australian Open | 11-4 |
| Roland Garros | 22-6 |
| Wimbledon | 25-3 |
| US Open | 24-3 |
Alcaraz has won six Grand Slam titles.
| Tournament | Year Won | Final Opponent |
| US Open | 2022 | Casper Ruud |
| Wimbledon | 2023 | Novak Djokovic |
| Roland Garros | 2024 | Alexander Zverev |
| Wimbledon | 2024 | Novak Djokovic |
| Roland Garros | 2025 | Jannik Sinner |
| US Open | 2025 | Jannik Sinner |
Past Five Results Overall
| Tournament | Result |
| Nitto ATP Finals | Finalist, lost to Sinner 6-7(4), 5-7 |
| Rolex Paris Masters | R32, lost to Cameron Norrie 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 |
| Tokyo | Champion, defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the final |
| Laver Cup | Round Robin, lost to Fritz 3-6, 2-6, defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6-2, 6-1 |
| US Open | Champion, defeated Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the final |
Alcaraz holds a 142-42 win-loss record on hard courts, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, for a winning percentage of 77.4 per cent. He ranks third among active players in winning percentage on hard courts.
Alcaraz begins his Australian Open campaign against home favourite Adam Walton and could meet another Australian, Alex de Minaur, in the quarter-finals. He can only face rival Sinner if they both reach the final.
[NEWSLETTER FORM]As part of the ATP’s announcement that it has extended its long-standing partnership with Infosys, the two organisations on Monday unveiled ‘Ally’, an AI chatbot providing insight for fans like never before. Ally, powered by Infosys Topaz, reflects a shared ambition between the ATP and Infosys to provide fans and players more intuitive and accessible digital experiences.
How can you use Ally?
Find the chatbot across ATP Stats Centre pages.
Click the “Stats” button on a live or completed match, then click the icon in the bottom corner of the screen.
Begin asking questions about a variety of ATP tennis topics, from match statistics, tournaments draws and schedules to head-to-head comparisons, player stats and historical records. Ally will also provide potential questions for you to test it out.
Questions related to the rankings will result in answers that reflect the current PIF ATP Rankings.
Responses to queries for older match records and stats may be incomplete or unavailable due to archival limitations. If ever in doubt, visit the relevant player, tournament or scores page on ATPTour.com to find all you need to know.
Game. Set. Ally.
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