Australia has not enjoyed a home success in the men's singles since Mark Edmondson triumphed in 1976. Opponent John Newcombe was expected to retain his title from the previous year, but Edmondson produced a stunning display to win in four sets. It was...

He entered the ’72 tournament ranked No. 3 in the world. Rosewall cruised through the lower half of the mostly Australian draw, dropping one set on the way to the final. Anderson defeated top-ranked John Newcombe in a five-set semifinal. Although the...

Harrison has always been keen to learn, but he is clearly a challenge to coaches. He has had an intense and fiery tennis relationship with his father, Pat, a former director at John Newcombe's Texas academy who now works at Nick Bollettieri's...

Rocket then beat Andres Gimeno in the final to claim his first major of the year. He would go on to claim all major titles in the year and complete his second career grand slam. As a tribute to his achievements, the Australian Open final is contested in...

In the last-eight clash compatriot Dick Crealy was banished in straight sets. In the semis, Edmondson fought his way past top seed Rosewall, who despite being 42 was still quite a formidable player, before triumphing in four sets over second seed John...

Images The Australians have waited for a long time for a home grown player to win the title. The last Australian to win the men's singles crown was Mark Edmondson back in 1976. Unseeded, and ranked a lowly 212th then, Edmonson surprised all by...