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April 28 1968 : The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 28, 1968, Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first tournament of the Open Era
Alexandre Sokolowski
April 27, 2024
April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 27, 1997, Marcelo Rios beat Alex Corretja in Monte-Carlo on the way to becoming world No 1
Alexandre Sokolowski
April 27, 2024
April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel
On this day in tennis in 1981, Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel that many claim was responsible for shifting the tide in their epic rivalry
Alexandre Sokolowski
April 26, 2024
Olympic champion, Swiss Miss, Federer: Everything you always wanted to know about Belinda Bencic (but never had time to find out) – updated after birth of first child
Belinda Bencic has followed in the footsteps of Martina Hingis to become one of Switzerland's best players of all-time. She's also great friends with Roger Federer. Here's everything you need to know
Chris Oddo
April 24, 2024
G.O.A.T, Roland-Garros, 22 majors, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Rafael Nadal (but never had time to find out) – updated with uncertainty over Roland-Garros participation
Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest players in tennis history. Here are the answers to some questions you may have about the Spaniard
Haresh Ramchandani
April 24, 2024
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Australian Open, famous at 6, Sonya, Russian-born: Everything you always wanted to know about Sofia Kenin (but never had time to find out)
Sofia Kenin won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in...
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Roland-Garros, Greece, coach: Everything you always wanted to know about Stefanos Tsitsipas (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters title
Stefanos Tsitsipas is chasing his first Grand Slam title and has been ranked...
Jérémy Baudu
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Pennetta, Italy, Monte-Carlo: Everything you always wanted to know about Fabio Fognini (but never had the time to find out)
One of the most prominent Italian players in history, here is all you...
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Wimbledon, Covid, injuries: Everything you always wanted to know about Matteo Berrettini (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2024 Marrakech Open title
Matteo Berrettini is one of the best Italian players in the world. Here...
Jérémy Baudu
3 weeks ago
Belgium, Federer, history-maker: Everything you always wanted to know about David Goffin (but never had time to find out)
David Goffin is the only Belgian man ever to reach the world's top...
Jenny Drummond
4 weeks ago
US Open, Coach, Austria: Everything you always wanted to know about Dominic Thiem (but never had time to find out), updated after first win of 2024 in Estoril
After three near misses, Dominic Thiem won his first Grand Slam title at...
Jenny Drummond
4 weeks ago
Bulgaria, Miami, Baby Federer: Everything you always wanted to know about Grigor Dimitrov (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Miami Open
Grigor Dimitrov is the best Bulgarian player in history, Here is all you...
Samuel Hamon
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March 24, 1998: A new rivalry begins as Hingis and Serena collide in Miami
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
1 month ago
Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon legend: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated after Miami 2024
Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
Chris Oddo
1 month ago
Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated with Miami 2024 return
Kei Nishikori is the highest-ranked ATP player ever from Japan. Here are responses...
Chris Oddo
1 month ago
Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after Indian Wells 2024 final
Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who reached the Roland-Garros and US...
Simon Cambers
2 months ago
March 4, 2006: The day Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s 56-match hard court streak
On this day in tennis history, Rafael Nadal showed he was fully recovered...
Alexandre Sokolowski
2 months ago
Dubai, France, Finals streak – Everything you always wanted to know about Ugo Humbert (but never had time to find out) – updated after Dubai title
Ugo Humbert became the new French No 1 in February 2024. Here are...
Chris Oddo
2 months ago
French, Rap, UTS: Everything you wanted to know about Corentin Moutet (but never had the time to find out) – updated with Chile Open semis
One of the most talented ball strikers, Corentin Moutet plays for France and...
Jérémy Baudu
2 months ago
February 28, 1983: The day Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first time
On 28 February 1983, Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first...
Alexandre Sokolowski