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May 6 2007: The day Kim Clijsters retired for the first time at the age of 23
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 6, 2007, aged only 23, Kim Clijsters announced her retirement a few days after her loss against Julia Vakulenko in the first round in Warsaw
“Very, very low expectations”: Five key quotes by Jannik Sinner before the world No 1 returns in Rome
Jannik Sinner will be back on court against Mariano Navone or Federica Cina on Saturday, after a three-month suspension, at the Rome Masters 1000. With no great expectations, he assures.
May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 5, 2005, Andy Roddick lost a match he had almost won after he overturned a call on match point that would have given him victory over Fernando Verdasco
Mouratoglou confident after Osaka’s win in Saint-Malo : “There were some moments where she played top five”
Patrick Mouratoglou, coach of Naomi Osaka, gave his insight into her title-winning run at the WTA 125
May 4, 1980: The day Connors beat world No 1 McEnroe in the WCT Finals in Dallas
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 4, 1980, Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe in the now defunct World Championship Tennis Finals in Dallas in four sets
Ruud overcomes injury scare to reach his first final in Madrid, confirms top 10 return
Lots to concern Swiatek ahead of Roland-Garros
May 2, 2007: The day Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces
May 1, 1981: The day Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay
Sabalenka defeats Kostyuk in late-night thriller to power into Madrid Open semi-finals
April 30, 1993: The tragic day Monica Seles was stabbed in the back
Cerundolo knocks out misfiring Zverev to return to Madrid Open quarter-finals
April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut
April 28 1968: The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament
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 reuniting with coach Tom Hill
April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses
Andy Murray on missing the one-week Masters 1000s, and reminding players: “You always have the choice not to play.”
“I’m not sure if I will come back” – Djokovic uncertain on future amid continued struggles with form
Arnaldi knocks out faltering Djokovic in seismic win at Madrid Open
Russia, Olympic medallist, Bandana: Everything you always wanted to know about Diana Shnaider (but never had time to find out) – updated with Safina hire as coach
