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Ivan Lendl

January 17, 1982: The day head-hunting Lendl won the most dramatic duel with Gerulaitis

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1982, Vitas Gerulaitis was in the driver's seat against Ivan Lendl in the 1982 Masters Cup Final in New York, but things fell apart after the American made a move he'd forever regret

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl 28_07 OTD

January 16, 1981: The day Connors called Lendl a chicken, a nickname that the Czech would bear until his first Slam in 1984

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1981 to witness how Jimmy Connors accused Ivan Lendl of tanking and called him chicken for losing a match on purpose

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Björn Borg, Masters 1981, On This Day

January 15, 1981: The day ice-man Bjorn Borg lost his cool

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 15, 1981, Bjorn Borg lost his cool and was docked points for the first time in his career

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Alexandre Sokolowski
John McEnroe

January 14, 1979: The day John McEnroe became the youngest winner of the Masters Cup

Everyday Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1978 to witness how 19-year-old John McEnroe claimed a breakthrough title at the 1977 Masters Cup in New York City

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Vitas Gerulaitis OTD 01_12

January 12, 1980: The day Vitas Gerulaitis made his famous quote, “No one beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 12, 1980, Vitas Gerulaitis beat Jimmy Connors after losing to his rival 16 times in a row

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Boris Becker, On this day 05.12.2020
2 months ago

December 5, 1988: The day Boris Becker won his first year-end Masters – on a net cord

On December 5, 1988, Boris Becker defeated then world No 2 Ivan Lendl...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kuerten
2 months ago

December 3, 2000: The day Gustavo Kuerten upset Agassi to finish the year as world No 1

On this day in tennis history, Gustavo 'Guga' Kuerten beat Andre Agassi at...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Pete Sampras
2 months ago

November 28, 1999: The day Pete Sampras won the ATP Finals for the fifth time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
2 months ago

November 27, 2011: The day Roger Federer won a then-record sixth ATP Finals title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Pete Sampras, O,
2 months ago

November 26, 1998: The day Pete Sampras secured the year-end No 1 ranking for a record sixth straight time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to a big moment in tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andre Agassi, On this day 25.11.2020
2 months ago

November 25, 1999: The day Agassi was crowned year-end world No 1, two years after dropping out of the top 100

On this day, November 25, 1999, Andre Agassi beat Gustavo Kuerten in straight...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Federer OTD 11_19
3 months ago

November 19, 2006: The day Roger Federer dismissed a shell-shocked James Blake at the Masters Cup

On this day in tennis history, Roger Federer capped off one of his...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andre Agassi 1990
3 months ago

November 18, 1990: The day Andre Agassi won the season-ending ATP Masters for his first major title

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Simon Cambers
3 months ago

November 17, 1991: The day Pete Sampras claimed his first season-ending ATP Masters Cup

On this day in tennis history, one young American beat a compatriot to...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

« You have two of three options, I went for the risky one » : how Sinner had the smallest details turning for him in the final

Jannik Sinner identified two key moments that swung the momentum in the final...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals
3 months ago

Alcaraz denies injury influenced final, sets sights on Davis Cup in Bologna

The issue on Alcaraz's right hamstring became apparent when he called for a...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

Jannik Sinner retains his ATP Finals title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz (as narrowly as planned)

Jannik Sinner dominated Carlos Alcaraz (7-6, 7-5) in the ATP Finals final in...
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Cédric Rouquette
3 months ago

November 16, 2001: The day Lleyton Hewitt became world No 1 for the first time

On this day in tennis history, a young Australian, who had recently won...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

Alcaraz : “Playing Jannik indoors is one of the toughest challenges in tennis, but I’m ready”

As he defeated Auger-Aliassime in only 83 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz took the time...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz dispatches Auger-Aliassime to crown season with ATP Finals final against Sinner

After a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over Félix Auger-Aliassime in his best match...
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Cédric Rouquette