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“It means I’m back”: How Fils turned a Miami diagnosis into a Barcelona title
The 21-year-old Frenchman spent a semi-final defeat identifying the precise cost of his greatest strength. What he did with that knowledge was something else entirely.
April 20, 2006: The day Guillermo Coria won despite 23 double faults in Monte-Carlo
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 20, 2006, Guillermo Coria reached the quarter-finals in Monte-Carlo despite serving 23 double faults
Fils conquers Barcelona to signal he is back among the best
Eight months out, two match points saved in round one, his 100th win in the semis, and now a Barcelona title on clay — Fils (No 9) beat Rublev (No 5) 6-2, 7-6 (2) and the comeback has become a title challenge. Doha and Miami were signs. Barcelona is proof.
Shelton avenges Munich final defeat to claim first European clay title
A year after losing this final to Zverev, Shelton (No 2) came back and won it 6-2, 7-5, dropping just six points on his first serve against Cobolli (No 4).
April 19, 1988: The day Vajda defeated Becker, 25 years before becoming part of Djokovic’s team
Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 19, 1988, Marian Vajda defeated Boris Becker in Monte-Carlo, 25 years before they joined forces to coach Novak Djokovic
Shelton books back-to-back Munich finals with clinical Molcan dismissal
Rublev fights back to reach first Barcelona
Cobolli stuns defending champion Zverev to reach first Munich final
Fils sends Musetti’s comeback crashing with a first Barcelona semi-final
April 17, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal officially started his Monte-Carlo reign
April 15, 2005: The day 18-year-old Gasquet upset world No 1 Roger Federer in Monte-Carlo
Incredible dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner may not be the best thing for tennis, or them
April 14, 2008: The day Ryan Harrison became the 10th youngest man to win an ATP Tour match
How Jannik Sinner turned a gruelling winter training block into the most dominant spring in tennis
Alcaraz eyes full clay swing but repeats: “I will listen to my body much better this year”
Sinner’s Monte-Carlo revelation: “I am surprised in a very good way”
Sinner seizes the throne: world No. 1 after defeating Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo final
April 12, 1987: The day McEnroe’s antics proved no distraction for Mecir in Dallas
Alcaraz defends his Monte-Carlo crown and clay master reputation – with the world No. 1 ranking on the line too
No one wanted this match more than they did – why Alcaraz and Sinner needed the Monte-Carlo final