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Rafael Nadal OTD 04_17

April 17, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal officially started his Monte-Carlo reign

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 17, 2005, an 18-year-old Rafael Nadal battled past Guillermo Coria for his first of eight successive Monte-Carlo titles

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Davis Cup

April 16, 1977: The day a USA-South Africa Davis Cup tie was interrupted by anti-apartheid protestors

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 16, 1977, tennis and politics collided in a Davis Cup tie between the United States and South Africa

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Richard Gasquet

April 15, 2005: The day 18-year-old Gasquet upset world No 1 Roger Federer in Monte-Carlo

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest matches in tennis history. On April 15, 2005, Richard Gasquet saved three match points in a deciding set tiebreak to upset the undisputed world No 1 Roger Federer

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ryan Harrison

April 14, 2008: The day Ryan Harrison became the 10th youngest man to win an ATP Tour match

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest matches in tennis history. On April 14, 2008, American Ryan Harrison - ranked outside the top 1,000 in the world - upset world No 95 Cuevas in a stunning upset in Houston

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Patrick Mouratoglou, portrait 2025

Mouratoglou on his book Champion Mindset: “Ten lessons to achieve anything you want”

Patrick Mouratoglou hopes to create achievers through his new book 'Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life'

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Cédric Rouquette
Ivan Lendl OTD 13_4
10 months ago

April 13, 1980: The day Ivan Lendl claimed his maiden title

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Steffi Graf, 1986, On This Day for Tennis Majors
10 months ago

April 13, 1986: The day Steffi Graf won her first WTA Tour title

On this day in 1986, Steffi Graf won her first-ever WTA singles title,...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Lorenzo Musetti, Monte-Carlo, 2025
10 months ago

Magical Musetti defeats De Minaur in gripping contest to reach first Masters 1000 final

The Italian overcame Alex De Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in front of...
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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz, Monte-Carlo, 2025
10 months ago

Alcaraz survives Davidovich Fokina challenge to reach maiden Monte-Carlo Masters final

The world No 3 defeated his compatriot 7-6 (2), 6-4 and will play...
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Jamie Malachy
Nick Kyrgios, Australian Open 2025
10 months ago

Australian, Wimbledon, Big 3, Foundation: Everything you always wanted to know about Nick Kyrgios (but never had time to find out): updated after split with fiancée Costeen Hatzi

Nick Kyrgios, who has his own Foundation for underprivileged kids, was the 2022...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Miloslav Mecir
10 months ago

April 12, 1987: The day McEnroe’s antics proved no distraction for Mecir in Dallas

On this day in tennis history, a much-loved Czech withstood a barrage of...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Pete Sampras On this day
10 months ago

April 11, 1993: The day Sampras celebrated his ascent to the world No 1 spot with a title

One of the greats reached the top of the rankings with a victory...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz Monte-Carlo 2025
10 months ago

Comfort levels rising for Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo

The Spaniard takes on Arthur Fils in the quarters on Friday, having not...
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Simon Cambers
Andre Agassi, On this day 10.04.2021
10 months ago

April 10, 1995: The day Andre Agassi became world No 1 for the first time

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

April 10, 1982: The day Chris Evert lost on clay for the third time in nine years

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Casper Ruud Monte-Carlo
10 months ago

“It’s love at first sight”: Ruud on his return to clay

The Norwegian raced through his opening match in Monte-Carlo for the loss of...
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Bren Gray
Richard Gasquet at the 2023 ASB Classic in Auckland
10 months ago

Backhand, Federer, Adelaide: Everything you always wanted to know about Richard Gasquet (but never had the time to find out) – updated after Monte-Carlo 2025

Richard Gasquet is one of the best French tennis players in history and...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Novak Djokovic - Monte-Carlo 2025
10 months ago

Djokovic apologises for “horrible” performance after loss to Tabilo in Monte-Carlo

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Simon Cambers
Richard Gasquet, Madrid 2024
10 months ago

Gasquet proud of longevity: “I started with Agassi and I’m finishing with Alcaraz. 40 years”

The 38-year-old, who is due to retire after the French Open, bowed out...
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Simon Cambers
Court Philippe-Chatrier, night session
10 months ago

Four upsets that shook the French Open

A look at some of the biggest upsets in Roland-Garros history
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Simon Cambers