Credit: Getty Images/Phil Dent Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes is remembered as “a truly unique talent and a wonderful friend” by Darren Wharton, who played keyboards in ...

Jimmy Connors, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7). 1974 — Jimmy Connors def. Phil Dent, 7-6 (7), 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. 1973 — John Newcombe def. Onny Parun, 6-3, 6-7, 7-5, 6-1. 1972 — Ken Rosewall def.

He then beat Phil Dent, the sixth seed, Brian Fairlie (13th seed) Dick Crealy (11th) Rosewall (1) and finally Newcombe (2). Figel was the only one to take him to five sets. His win was no fluke.

It is now three years since the 25-year-old, who is the first Australian since Phil Dent in the 1980s to reach the Rd of 16 in their home major for four straight years, was thrashed by Novak ...