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October 9, 1989: The day Chris Evert played her last professional match
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to one of the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to October 9, 1989, the day Chris Evert defeated Conchita Martinez 6-3, 6-2 in the Fed Cup final to end her Hall of Fame career on a winning note
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 9, 2025
October 8, 1989: The day Jim Courier won his first title, beating Stefan Edberg in the final
On this day, on October 8, 1989, future world No 1 Jim Courier claimed his maiden title in Basel, Switzerland by beating Stefan Edberg
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 8, 2025
October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents
The day U.S. Davis Cup captain John McEnroe caused controversy with his 'cow dung' court comment before his team's tie against Zimbabwe
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 7, 2025
October 6, 1986: The day Pat Cash clashed with Brad Gilbert en route to Davis Cup glory
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On October 6, 1986, the Australian had a falling-out with Brad Gilbert in a Davis Cup semi-final
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 6, 2025
October 5, 2006: The day Benjamin Becker and Jiri Novak clocked latest-ever ATP finish
On this day in tennis history, two players headed on to court in Tokyo - and stayed out there until the early hours of the morning
Alexandre Sokolowski
October 5, 2025
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October 3, 1982: The day John McEnroe sealed a place in the Davis Cup final, after an endless journey and plane scare
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October 1, 1983: The day John McEnroe became the most successful Davis Cup player in the history of the United States
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September 30, 1988: The day Mecir won the first Olympic men’s singles gold since 1924
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September 29, 1988: The day Graf took the penultimate step to the Golden Slam
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September 28, 2000: The day the Williams sisters won Olympic gold in doubles
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September 27, 2000: The day a tearful Roger Federer was denied Olympic bronze by Arnaud Di Pasquale
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September 26, 2000: The day Monica Seles won the Olympic bronze medal in Sydney
On this day in 2000, Monica Seles beat Jelena Dokic in straight sets...
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September 25, 1992: The day Jimmy Connors defeated Martina Navratilova in the “Battle of Champions”
On this day in 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova squared off on...
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September 24, 1938: The day Don Budge completed the very first Grand Slam
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September 23, 1989: The day Aaron Krickstein showed why he was called “Marathon Man”
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September 22, 1997: The day Roger Federer earned his first ranking points
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September 21, 2003: The day world No 1 Ferrero was stunned by Calleri in Davis Cup
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September 20, 1973: The day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes”
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September 19, 1970: The day 15-year-old Chris Evert upset Margaret Court
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September 18, 1926: The day Rene Lacoste won the US Nationals
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