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December 27, 1985: The day legendary Australian coach Harry Hopman passed away
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to recall an important moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1985 to pay a tribute to one of the most famous tennis coaches of all-time, Harry Hopman, from Australia, who captained his country to 16 Davis Cup titles
December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match
Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a significant event for the tennis world. On December 26, 1947, Jack Kramer, facing Bobby Riggs, played his first professional match in front of a packed house despite the worst snowstorm that hit New York City
Nick Kyrgios confirms professional comeback at Brisbane International 2026
Nick Kyrgios will make his official return to the tour at the 2026 Brisbane International. Following a near-blank 2025 season and multiple surgeries, the 30-year-old Australian is using the January event as a critical litmus test.
December 25, 1942: The day Francoise Durr was born
On December 25, 1942, Francoise Durr, one of the greatest French tennis players in history, was born. Discover a little more about her and particularly the unorthodox technique she had
‘Wounded’ Ferrero confirms 48-hour ultimatum, reveals details of Alcaraz split
Juan Carlos Ferrero breaks his silence to Marca. The 45-year-old coach details a breakdown in negotiations that shifted from the court to the boardroom, involving "non-sporting clauses" and a cold finality.
December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to first ever Davis Cup title
December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis
December 19, 1987: Sweden triumph over upstarts India in unlikely Davis Cup final
December 18, 1995: Stefan Edberg announces his retirement and farewell tour
December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup
Alcaraz signals end to his coach Ferrero, who “wishes he would have continued”
Ruud, in his first UTS final off clay: “Try to hit shots you wouldn’t normally go for in a regular match”
December 16, 1990: The day Pete Sampras won the first Grand Slam Cup to earn a record prize money of $2 million
December 15, 1990: The day Gilbert and Wheaton had to be separated by an official in the midst of a heated match
December 14, 1988: The day unheralded Carl Uwe Steeb shocked world No 1 Wilander in the Davis Cup final
December 13, 1982: The day Johan Kriek achieved an unprecedented Australian Open double
December 12, 1981: The day John McEnroe almost had a fight with his own Davis Cup captain
Federer to Take Rod Laver arena for maiden Australian Open opening ceremony
December 11, 1983: The day clay-court star Wilander won the Australian Open on grass
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