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June 19, 1971: The day Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner played for the NCAA crown

On this day in 1971 Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner squared off in a historic NCAA final between two future Grand Slam champions

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Why Cryptocurrency Has Become Increasingly Visible in Professional Tennis

Why Cryptocurrency Has Become Increasingly Visible in Professional Tennis

Courtside advertising at tennis events now prominently features crypto and blockchain brands. This article explores how digital assets are funding tournaments, influencing player deals, and evolving fan interaction, marking a new era for professional tennis.

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Carl Benson (guest)
Tennis player on a pickleball court holding a paddle near the kitchen line with a tennis court behind

Pickleball for Tennis Players: What to Know Before Your First Game

Tennis players, ready for pickleball? Your skills transfer, but expect a smaller court, new rules like the 'kitchen,' and different gear. This guide details what carries over and what's new, ensuring a smooth first game. See why both sports thrive.

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Carl Benson (guest)
Intuit Dome, in Inglewood, California | © Laver Cup

Los Angeles to host 10th edition of Laver Cup in 2027

Los Angeles will host the 10th edition of the Laver Cup in 2027, with the event to be staged at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, from September 24-26.

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Tennis Majors
Andy Murray and Roger Federer | © BPI / Bestimage / PsnewZ

Murray reveals why Federer refused to practise with him – and why Djokovic and Nadal didn’t

Andy Murray has revealed that Roger Federer refused to practise with him once he broke onto the tour, contrasting the Swiss with Djokovic and Nadal, who trained willingly with their nearest rivals.

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Cédric Rouquette
Clay at Roland-Garros 2026
2 months ago

Grand Slam meets Triple Crown: the surprising parallels between tennis majors and horse racing’s biggest races

Tennis Grand Slams and horse racing's Triple Crown might seem worlds apart, but...
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Cédric Rouquette
Maja Chwalinska, Roland-Garros 2026
2 months ago

A Roland-Garros finalist, a Wimbledon wild card still – and a holiday before either

Maja Chwalinska, the surprise Roland-Garros runner-up, faces an unusual challenge: despite her new...
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Cédric Rouquette
Matteo Arnaldi, Roland-Garros 2026
2 months ago

“I can’t move, I can’t eat, I can’t drink”: the morning Matteo Arnaldi’s first Slam semi-final disappeared

Matteo Arnaldi's Roland Garros semi-final dream ended off-court due to a virus. His...
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Cédric Rouquette
Night session on te Court Philippe-Chatrier
2 months ago

How Daily Fantasy Sports Platforms Fit the Way We Look at Major Tennis Events in 2026

Tennis Grand Slam events have been played since the late 19th century, with...
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Lucas Morlier
Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2026
2 months ago

“No chance”: Zverev wouldn’t trade his Olympic gold for a Grand Slam, even now

Two wins from the title that has escaped him across three finals, Alexander...
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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Zverev - Roland-Garros 2026
2 months ago

Zverev beats injured Machac to rush into Roland-Garros third round

The German won in straight sets (6-4, 6-2, 6-2) against the Czech and...
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Tennis Majors
Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils, US Open 2025
2 months ago

Osaka calls Monfils “the GOAT” for Black representation in tennis as Roland-Garros farewell begins

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Cédric Rouquette
Daniil Medvedev, Roland-Garros 2026
2 months ago

Medvedev says the players are ready to play less, even if it means earning less

The Russian, speaking on Roland-Garros media day, said the locker-room consensus is that...
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Cédric Rouquette
On this day - USTA
2 months ago

May 21, 1881: The day the United States Tennis Association (USTA) was founded

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Stan Wawrinka, portrait, 2026
3 months ago

Retiring Wawrinka embracing the ever-difficult farewell tour

The 41-year-old Swiss says he's too professional just to turn up and not...
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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner, 2026
3 months ago

“Impossible to stay the way I’m playing right now for the entire season”: Sinner, in his own words, after winning Rome

The first Italian Rome champion since Panatta in 1976. The second man ever...
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Cédric Rouquette
Casper Ruud, Rome 2026
3 months ago

“Some of the best I’ve felt on court in a long time”: Ruud and the case for consistency over peaks

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Cédric Rouquette
Elina Svitolina, Indian Wells 2026
3 months ago

“Just couldn’t dream about a better year”: Svitolina’s post-maternity comeback reaches a Rome final

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Cédric Rouquette
Pete Sampras On this day
3 months ago

May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras won Rome title, his best ever result on clay

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Daniil Medvedev, Rome 2026
3 months ago

Clay-court Daniil as we like him: Medvedev grinds past Landaluce in Rome

Daniil Medvedev (No 7) lost the opening set 6-1 in 22 minutes, missed...
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Cédric Rouquette