The Most Iconic , Moments of the , Australian Open.
Here are some of the most iconic moments
from the Australian Open's over 100 years
of history, according to 'Newsweek.'.
1987, Edberg vs. Cash, This was the last match to be played
on a grass court at the Australian Open. .
1987, Edberg vs. Cash, This was the last match to be played
on a grass court at the Australian Open. .
1990, McEnroe Disqualification, John McEnroe became the first person since
1963 to be disqualified from a Grand Slam match
after yelling, cursing and throwing his racket.
1990, McEnroe Disqualification, John McEnroe became the first person since
1963 to be disqualified from a Grand Slam match
after yelling, cursing and throwing his racket.
1995, Pete Sampras' Emotional Match, Mid match, Sampras broke down in tears after learning his coach, Tim Gulikson, had been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
1995, Pete Sampras' Emotional Match, Mid match, Sampras broke down in tears after learning his coach, Tim Gulikson, had been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
1997, Martina Hingis , At the age of 16, Hingis would beat Mary Pierce to become the youngest Grand Slam winner ever. .
1997, Martina Hingis , At the age of 16, Hingis would beat Mary Pierce to become the youngest Grand Slam winner ever. .
2003, Serena Williams Wins Her First Grand Slam, At 20-years-old, Williams won a tense match against her
sister, Venus, which would later be dubbed the "Serena Slam.".
2003, Serena Williams Wins Her First Grand Slam, At 20-years-old, Williams won a tense match against her
sister, Venus, which would later be dubbed the "Serena Slam.".
2012, Djokovic vs. Nadal , This almost six-hour match was the longest Grand Slam
final of all time, ending with Djokovic claiming the win. .
2012, Djokovic vs. Nadal , This almost six-hour match was the longest Grand Slam
final of all time, ending with Djokovic claiming the win. .
2017, Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams, Serena won this highly-anticipated match to become
the most prolific Grand Slam winner with her 23rd title.
2017, Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams, Serena won this highly-anticipated match to become
the most prolific Grand Slam winner with her 23rd title.
2022, Djokovic's Vaccination Status , Last year's tournament saw Djokovic deported from Australia and prevented from competing in the tournament due to his vaccination status. .
2022, Djokovic's Vaccination Status , Last year's tournament saw Djokovic deported from Australia and prevented from competing in the tournament due to his vaccination status.
