Jan 13, 2025 · John Newcombe poses with the Australian Open trophy on Sunday at Melbourne Park. ... Fifty years ago, ATP No. 1 Club member John Newcombe was at the centre of the spotlight. The Australian, who climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings in 1974, won five major singles titles in the Open Era. The last of those triumphs came 50 years ago.

2 days ago · John Newcombe remembers ‘great competitor’ Jimmy Connors at Australian Open. And during the latest edition of the Australian Open, the legendary figure was tasked with looking back on his last Grand Slam win, given that 50 years have now passed since he beat Jimmy Connors in the 1975 final. “It was a pretty hot day,” he told the Australian Open.

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Jan 10, 2025 · This year’s Australian Open, which begins on Sunday in Melbourne, marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important matches of Newcombe’s career.

Jan 11, 2025 · Legend John Newcombe was being interviewed when the ballkid, who was a part of the guard of honour, collapsed.

Oct 10, 2024 · Both Evonne Goolagong Cawley and John Newcombe will celebrate 50 years since their respective second AO titles in 1975. Newcombe will feature on the coin tossed before matches at the AO and all Summer of Tennis events (as Goolagong Cawley did in 2024).

Tony Roche achieved great success in doubles with his long-time partner and lifelong friend John Newcombe. The two snared 12 doubles majors together, including five Wimbledon championships...

Jan 22, 2023 · John Newcombe arrives at Melbourne Park on Monday. It’s the 50th anniversary of his maiden Australian Open title. He will be courtside when Alex de Minaur goes into little-Aussie-battler mode against Novak Djokovic. “I give him hope,” Newcombe says. De Minaur will have the majority of a 15,000-strong crowd on his side.