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September 20, 1973: The day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes”

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1973, Billie Jean King set out to champion the cause of women's tennis by taking on a 55-year-old Bobby Riggs, once the top-ranked player in the world who did not respect women's tennis

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day 19.09.2020

September 19, 1970: The day 15-year-old Chris Evert upset Margaret Court

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day, September 19, 1970, in the semi-finals of the Charlotte Open, 15-year-old Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court (7-6, 7-6).

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rene Lacoste

September 18, 1926: The day Rene Lacoste won the US Nationals

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1926, Rene Lacoste beat Jean Borotra in an all-French final to win the US Nationals title for the first time

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Vitas Gerulaitis, On This Day

September 17, 1994: The day Vitas Gerulaitis tragically died in his sleep from carbon monoxide poisoning

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a significant moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1994, to the day tennis great Vitas Gerulaitis died at the age of 40 from an accidental case of carbon monoxide poisoning

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Alexandre Sokolowski

September 16, 2007: The day Lindsay Davenport won her comeback tournament after a maternity break

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2007, three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport completed her comeback after giving birth to her son with an unexpected title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Francisca Dauzet for Tennis Majors
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“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness

Francisca Dauzet, a psychoanalyst who works with top athletes, tells Tennis Majors she...
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Juan Martin Del Potro, US Open 2009, On This Day
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September 14, 2009: The day Del Potro stunned five-time defending champ Federer in five sets to win the US Open

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, US Open 2010 (On This Day)
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September 13, 2010: The day Rafael Nadal completed the career Grand Slam

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kim Clijsters otd 09_12
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September 12, 2009: The day Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the US Open

Everyday Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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September, 11, 1988: The day Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl in the longest US Open final of all-time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Davis Cup trophy | © Zuma / PsNewz
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Davis Cup: What you need to know to follow the matches this weekend (12-14 September)

The Final 8 of the 2025 Davis Cup will be known on Sunday...
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September 10, 1988: Steffi Graf wins US Open to complete calendar-year Grand Slam

The great champion completed one of her most magnificent achievements on this day...
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Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
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VIDEO : The best moments of the 2025 US Open

From jaw-dropping trick shots to incredible rallies and heartwarming fan interactions, the US...
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Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
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The US Open masterclass: How Carlos became an Alcaraz 2.0 by scanning Sinner’s game after Wimbledon loss

The US Open victory wasn’t just a win, it was the culmination of...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
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Alcaraz’s dream accomplished: Reclaiming No. 1 was ‘everything (he was) working for’

"When you achieve the goals you set up yourself at the beginning of...
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September 8, 2002: Pete Sampras goes out on a high with US Open title

On this day in tennis history, Pistol Pete faced an old foe in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
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After US Open final loss to Alcaraz, Sinner vows to shift his game, sacrifices wins for unpredictability

“I’m going to aim to maybe even losing some matches from now on,...
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Jannik Sinner wins the 2025 Wimbledon title
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Carota Boys, Grand Slams, drugs ban: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open final

Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth; now he's the No...
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Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
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World No 1, 6 major titles, Ferrero: Everything you always wanted to know about Carlos Alcaraz (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open final

Carlos Alcaraz has won five Grand Slam titles and has already been ranked...
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Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
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Six majors on three surfaces before 23: Alcaraz’s landmarks are stunning

At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slam...
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