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On this day 02.12.2020

December 2, 2001: The day Nicolas Escude won France its ninth Davis Cup title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On December 2, 2001, Nicolas Escude beat Wayne Arthurs to secure another Davis Cup title for France

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Alexandre Sokolowski
France Davis Cup OTD 1/12

December 1, 1996: The day Arnaud Boetsch saved three match points before clinching Davis Cup for France

On December 1, 1996, Frenchman Arnaud Boetsch, down 6-7, 0-40 in the fifth set, rallied against Nicklas Kulti to become the first player to ever clinch the Davis Cup title in the fifth set of the fifth rubber

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Australie, Coupe Davis 2003, OTD 30/11

November 30, 2003: The day Philippoussis fought through injury to help Australia triumph in Davis Cup

On this day in tennis history, an Australian gritted his teeth to play through the pain and win the Davis Cup for his country

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Leconte OTD 11_29

November 29, 1991: The day Leconte upset Sampras to take step towards France’s first Davis Cup title in half a century

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in tennis history, 159th-ranked Henri Leconte played lights-out tennis to beat Sampras and level the Davis Cup final at 1-1

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Alexandre Sokolowski

Engineering the Ideal Modern Tennis Player: Lessons from Today’s ATP Top 5

A data-driven exploration of the ATP Top 5 to define the perfect modern tennis player. From Alcaraz’s explosiveness to Djokovic’s mental mastery, discover the blueprint of the ultimate 2025 tennis athlete.

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Carl Benson (guest)
Flavio Cobolli - Davis Cup 2025
3 months ago

Davis Cup 2025 Finals review and what comes next 

The Final 8 stage of the Davis Cup is taking place at the...
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Lucas Morlier
Corentin Moutet, 2025
3 months ago

When instincts fail: Moutet’s emotional reckoning in Davis Cup loss

After a dazzling risk on the biggest stage ended in heartbreak, Corentin Moutet...
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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
Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

Zverev will play the Davis Cup despite calling the current format an “exhibition” and a “waste of time”

Alexander Zverev had strong words against the current Davis Cup formula, but he...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, ATP 2025
3 months ago

Sinner: “Happy for him (Alcaraz) and let’s see next year”

Jannik Sinner expresses genuine respect and positivity towards Carlos Alcaraz after losing the...
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Cédric Rouquette
Tennis economy illustrated
3 months ago

How Malaysia’s digital economy is redefining tennis gambling

Explore how Malaysia’s booming digital economy is reshaping tennis gambling through fintech, crypto...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner and the Davis Cup
3 months ago

Sinner calling for a “real Davis Cup”, Zverev naming the current form “an exhibition”, top players asking for massive changes

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, the three best players in the...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

Jannik Sinner completes flawless group stage with perfect win over Ben Shelton

Jannik Sinner dominated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(3) to close out his group stage...
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Cédric Rouquette
Taylor Fritz, ATP Finals 2025
3 months ago

Fritz fighting with tendinitis that affected his third set against Alcaraz: « I’m just going to play through »

Taylor Fritz’s knee was "completely cooked" at the end of his battle against...
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Cédric Rouquette
Elena Rybakina, WTA Finals 2025
3 months ago

Rybakina clinches 2025 WTA Finals title with straight-sets victory over Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina secured her first WTA Finals crown by defeating world No. 1...
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Cédric Rouquette
Novak Djokovic out ATP Finals
3 months ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals starting on Sunday, Lorenzo Musetti is in!

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Finals for an "ongoing injury". His decision...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Turin 2025
4 months ago

Why Alcaraz still has a big chance (and full control) to finish No.1 at the ATP rankings

Despite Jannik Sinner's scorching indoor form, a deep structural advantage in the points...
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Cédric Rouquette
Wimbledon Center Court, 2025
4 months ago

What are the 4 majors in tennis? Comparing courts and conditions

The four majors are the most important tournaments in tennis, thanks to courts,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Iga Swiatek, 2025
4 months ago

Big wins for Swiatek, Rybakina open WTA Finals in Riyadh

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina both started their campaigns strongly in their opening...
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Tennis Majors
Jannik Sinner, Rolex Paris Masters 2025
4 months ago

Sinner’s chances to finish No. 1 slightly increased in Paris: “If it happens, good, but…”

Alcaraz's early loss and Sinner's journey to the Rolex Paris Masters final changed...
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Cédric Rouquette