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Re: How is the Australian Open viewed as a "grand slam"
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Originally Posted by thegreendestiny
Not the grounds, but the tournament itself. Since when was AO considered a slam? Wasn't it sometime in the 80's? Historical, because of the historical figures who took part in the event. I don't remember the likes of Lenglen, Borg, Perry et al. caring to win this tournament during their times.
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Because it was so easy to go all the way to Australia back in the day...:rolleye:
Hater.
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