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HINGIS WILLIAMS US OPEN 1997

September 7, 1997: When 16-year-old Martina Hingis wins youngest Grand Slam final in Open Era history

On this day in 1997 Martina Hingis beat Venus Williams in the final of the US Open - the youngest-ever Slam final in Open Era history.

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Connolly OTD 06_21

September 7, 1953: The day “Little Mo” – Maureen Connolly – became the first woman to complete the “Grand Slam”

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1953 to witness how 18-year-old became the first woman to complete the calendar-year Grand Slam

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On this day in 1975 : Chris Evert won the US Open

September 6, 1975: The day Chris Evert won the first of six US Open titles

Chris Evert won her first US Open title in 1975 after losing in four consecutive semi-finals, facing off against Australia's Evonne Goolagong.

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September 5, 1996: The day Pete Sampras was sick on court but still beat Alex Corretja at US Open

Pete Sampras had a tough 1996, on and off the court, but brought out one of his most iconic performances ever at the US Open against Alex Corretja.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Mats Wilander OTD 04/09

September 4, 1993, 2:26 am: The day Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors combined for the latest finish in US Open history

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 4, 1993, Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors shook hands at 2.26 a.m, the latest finish in the tournament's history

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Stan Smith On this day
8 months ago

September 2, 1977: The day Stan Smith was beaten by a spaghetti racquet

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Ivan Lendl
8 months ago

September 1, 1987: The day a ruthless Ivan Lendl gave Barry Moir a triple bagel

On September 1, 1987, Ivan Lendl won his first round match at the...
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Michael Chang, On This Day
8 months ago

September 1, 1987: the day 15-year-old Michael Chang became the youngest male in the Open era to win a match at the US Open

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Shelby Rogers, On This Day
8 months ago

August, 31, 2017: The day Rogers and Gavrilova broke the record for the longest women’s match in US Open history

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8 months ago

August 31, 1999: The day Pat Rafter was forced to give up his crown in the opening round of the US Open

Hampered by a painful shoulder and an in-form Cedric Pioline, Pat Rafter retired...
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John McEnroe, On This Day
8 months ago

August 30, 1986: The day McEnroe and Fleming were defaulted from the US Open for being late

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On This Day - 30.08.2020
8 months ago

August 30, 1979: The day McEnroe and Nastase played one of the most tumultuous matches in tennis history

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Tennis Center OTD
8 months ago

August 29, 1978: The day the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows

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8 months ago

August 27, 1975: The day a very special US Open edition began, with clay and night sessions

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John McEnroe - US Open 1986
8 months ago

August 26, 1986: The day John McEnroe lost in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time

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Arthur Ashe OTD 08_25 copy
8 months ago

August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court

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Helen Wills - 1933
9 months ago

August 24, 1929: The day Helen Wills claimed the US Nationals for the sixth time

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Ilie Nastase, On This Day
9 months ago

August, 23, 1973: Ilie Nastase is No 1 as the first ATP rankings are released

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Bjorn Borg OTD
9 months ago

August 23, 1977: The day Bjorn Borg became world No 1 for the first time

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9 months ago

August 22, 2004: The day Nicolas Massu made Olympic history for Chile

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