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Wayne Arthurs, On This Day, February 27

February 27, 2005: The day Wayne Arthurs became the oldest first-time winner on the ATP Tour

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to a historic moment in tennis. On this day in 2005, 33-year-old Wayne Arthurs won his first ATP singles title and created history in the process

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rodrigo Pacheco Méndez, UTS Guadalajara, 2025

“I will give my 200%” – Rodrigo Pacheco Méndez ready to give it all to crack the sport’s elite

The Mexican just won his first ATP Tour match in Acapulco - he sat down with Tennis Majors to discuss future goals, his idols and competing at UTS

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Cédric Rouquette
Elena RYBAKINA (KAZ) looks dejected during the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2024 in Paris, France. ( Photo by federico pestellini ) -

“He abused her mentally” – Vukov’s relationship with Elena Rybakina continues to attract concern

Vukov's behaviour towards the Kazakh attracted concern, before recent distressing new details confirmed a toxic relationship between the pair

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Jamie Malachy
Roger Federer OTD February 26

February 26, 2007: The day Roger Federer broke record for most consecutive weeks at No 1

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to a historic moment in tennis. On this day in 2007, Roger Federer broke the record for most consecutive weeks spent at No 1 in the ATP rankings, surpassing Jimmy Connors' record of 160 weeks

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Venus Williams OTD February 25

February 25, 2002: The day Venus Williams became the first black player to become world No 1 in tennis history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 25, 2002, Venus Williams fulfilled her father's prophecy by becoming the world No 1 in women's tennis

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Venus Williams, Miami 2024
10 months ago

Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with rejection of 2025 Indian Wells wildcard

Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
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Chris Oddo
Mirra Andreeva 2025
10 months ago

WTA rankings: Andreeva breaks into top 10 after Dubai triumph

The 17-year-old climbs five places to No 9 after her breakthrough victory
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Simon Cambers
John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors, On This Day
10 months ago

February 24, 1984: The day Connors and McEnroe finally joined forces for the Davis Cup

Connors had never played a tie with McEnroe until February 24, 1984, with...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Clara Tauson, Linz 2024
10 months ago

Denmark, Lyon, Roland-Garros: All you need to know about Clara Tauson but never had the time to find out – updated after reaching Dubai final 2025

Clara Tauson was the first woman from Denmark to hold the No 1...
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Chris Oddo
Yaroslava Shvedova, On This Day series
10 months ago

February 23, 2006: The day Yaroslava Shvedova came within one point of achieving the first golden set in women’s tennis history

On this day in tennis history, Yaroslava Shvedova came within one point of...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Wimbledon, On this day
10 months ago

February 22, 2007: The day Wimbledon finally announced it would award equal prize money

Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Mirra Andreeva 2025
10 months ago

Andreeva finding the secret to success: “When I don’t think…it’s the best way I can play”

The 17-year-old Russian has beaten Sofia Kenin, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina to...
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Simon Cambers
Andy Roddick OTD 02_21
10 months ago

February 21, 2008: The day Andy Roddick gave Kei Nishikori the verbals in San Jose

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Matteo Berrettini, Rotterdam 2025
10 months ago

Italian, Wimbledon, injuries: Everything you always wanted to know about Matteo Berrettini (but never had time to find out) – updated after reaching 2025 Doha quarter-finals

Matteo Berrettini is one of the best Italian players in history. Here are...
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Jérémy Baudu
Martina Navratilova
10 months ago

February 20, 1994: The day Martina Navratilova won her 167th and final singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in sporting history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
John McEnroe, OTD 19/2
10 months ago

February 19, 2006: The day John McEnroe came out of retirement to win a doubles title at 47

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic retires with injury at the 2025 Australian Open
10 months ago

Djokovic praises Berrettini, downplays any injury issue following Doha loss

The Serb was beaten by Berrettini in his first match since retiring from...
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Ricky Dimon
Patrick Mouratoglou, UTS Guadalajara
10 months ago

“Before, people were only coming for players, now they come for UTS & players” – Mouratoglou upbeat after Guadalajara success

Renowned tennis coach and UTS founder voiced his thoughts about the future of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Canas OTD 02_18
10 months ago

February 18, 2007: The day Guillermo Canas won his first title after doping suspension

On this day, February 18, in 2007, Guillermo Canas captured his first title...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Miomir Kecmanovic
10 months ago

Miomir Kecmanović’s New Chapter: Hard Work, Resilience, and a Fresh Perspective

The Serb won the Delray Beach Open to lift his second ATP Tour...
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Sasa Ozmo