John Newcombe

From Heaven to Hell: The reigning Grand Slam champions who lost in the first round
ATP Carlos Alcaraz

From Heaven to Hell: The reigning Grand Slam champions who lost in the first round

Pedro de Pablos - 17 Jan 2026 | 21:20

On the occasion of the start of the 2026 Australian Open, at Punto de Break we take a look at the 14 occasions when a Grand Slam champion was knocked out in the opening rounds of the following major.