Bjorn Borg

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

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1977, Bjorn Borg became the world's top-ranked player only to lose it to Jimmy Connors the following week

Alexandre Sokolowski

August 23, 2024

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

With the two majors so close in the calendar, and played on such different surfaces, winning both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon has rarely been achieved in the same year

Bren Gray

June 26, 2024

June 16, 1974: Teenagers Borg and Evert stun Roland-Garros and usher in new era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. One June 16, 1974, two teenagers won their maiden Roland-Garros titles, the start of their reigns at the top

Bjorn Borg

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

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

June 16, 1974: Teenagers Borg and Evert stun Roland-Garros and usher in new era

Medvedev and Zverev join Alcaraz on Team Europe for 2024 Laver Cup

“It’s Djokovic’s records that interest me” – Alcaraz breaks Borg’s record, but has sights set higher

Djokovic outlines his future plans: “As long as I’m a main contender for Grand Slams, I will not leave”

Match Points: Laver Cup needs more Federer, and more top players

John McEnroe: “I think an event like this is not only good for the sport, but also for the players”.

“Sometimes you need to admit the opponent was a little bit better” – Borg on Laver Cup defeat

Federer, Vancouver, Team Europe, Team World: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Laver Cup (updated after 2023 Laver Cup)

Roger Federer, on how Laver Cup has exceeded his expectations, and potential captaincy

Laver Cup teams set as Paul, Shelton, Hurkacz, Monfils join for Vancouver edition

Bjorn Borg’s son Leo earns first ATP Tour win, beating Ymer at the Nordea Open

Williams, Federer, Djokovic: GOAT debates are meaningless as sport evolves

“Alcaraz is going to be No. 1 in the world, & I think he’s going to be staying there for many years” – Bjorn Borg

“It has been a goal of mine to make the team & I can’t wait to be a part of it” – Rune to make Laver Cup debut this year

Tsitsipas and Rublev confirm for Team Europe at 2023 Laver Cup

“Did I make mistakes? Plenty” – Boris Becker opens up on his tumultuous 2022

Boris Becker reflects on his life choices: “Mistakes are bound to happen. I’ve paid dearly for mine”

Roger Federer on retirement plans: “I wanted to let the fans know that you’ll see me again”