On this day
January 14, 1979: The day John McEnroe became the youngest winner of the Masters Cup
Everyday Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1978 to witness how 19-year-old John McEnroe claimed a breakthrough title at the 1977 Masters Cup in New York City
January 13, 2003: The day Capriati became the first women’s defending champ to crash out in the first round of the Australian Open
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 2003 to witness how world No 3 Jennifer Capriati blew a 6-2, 4-2 lead to be eliminated by world No 90 Marlene Weingartner, from Germany
January 12, 1980: The day Vitas Gerulaitis made his famous quote, “No one beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row”
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 12, 1980, Vitas Gerulaitis beat Jimmy Connors after losing to his rival 16 times in a row
January 11, 1988: The first day of play in the Australian Open’s new home
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1988 to witness the first day of the Australian Open as we know it, on hard court, at Melbourne Park
January 10, 1982: The day Connors and McEnroe nearly come to blows in Chicago
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the most memorable moments in tennis history. On this day in 1982, Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe were at each other's throats in Chicago. The epic five-setter was one of their testiest battles on record
January 8, 1978: The day the Masters Cup final between Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg sparked a No 1 debate
January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships
January 6, 1992: The day Pescosolido was disqualified in Sydney when his racquet kick left a fan needing stitches
January 5, 1994: The day world No 1 Pete Sampras was shocked by world No 205 Alami in Qatar
January 4, 1981: The day unheralded Brian Teacher won his first and only Grand Slam title
January 3, 1972: The day Ken Rosewall became the oldest Grand Slam winner in the Open Era
January 2, 1980: The day Guillermo Vilas won his fourth and final Grand Slam title
January 1, 1974: The day engaged couple Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert met with contrasting fortunes in the Australian Open finals
December 31, 1977: The day Vitas Gerulaitis won his first and only Grand Slam
December 30, 1977: The day John Lloyd became the first British-born man to reach a Grand Slam final since 1938
December 29, 1958: The day Peru’s Alex Olmedo played for USA in the Davis Cup
December 28, 1983: The day 18-year-old Pat Cash won the Davis Cup for Australia
December 27, 1985: The day legendary Australian coach Harry Hopman passed away
December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match
December 25, 1942: The day Francoise Durr was born