5 greatest upsets in the Australian Open
3. Carlos Moya vs Boris Becker, 1997 1st round
Defending champion Boris Becker arrived in Melbourne at 1997 with the intention to defend his cherished championship. However, he met the Spanish force of Carlos Moya in the opening round. This was also the tournament which marked the grand entry of the Spaniard into the world of tennis.
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After Moya sent a shocked Becker packing with a score of 5-7 7-6 2-6 6-1 6-4, he went on to the finals. This would lead his path to an eventual numero uno position later on in his career. Hence, this definitely deserves a mention in the list of 5 greatest upsets in the Australian Open.
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