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Battle of the Sexes OTD 09_20 (1)

September 20, 1973: The day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes”

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1973, Billie Jean King set out to champion the cause of women's tennis by taking on a 55-year-old Bobby Riggs, once the top-ranked player in the world who did not respect women's tennis

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 20, 2026

Roger Federer, Hall of Fame 2026

“A tennis player, plain and simple” – Federer, undone by his own tears, takes his place in the Hall of Fame

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, delivering a deeply emotional speech. The 20-time Grand Slam champion broke down, thanking his family, coaches, and the sport he loves. He promised his journey with tennis is not over.

Cédric Rouquette

August 30, 2026

Fed Cup OTD 20-)6

June 20, 1963: The day USA beat Australia to win the first Fed Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On June 20, 1963, the United States beat Australia to win the first ever Fed Cup

Alexandre Sokolowski

Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2026

“First, I didn’t believe I’d won”: Zverev on the stress and release of a first major title

Tight, unstable and on the edge of physical collapse in the fourth set, Alexander Zverev found an unlikely release in his own cramps: forced to let go, he swung freely to claim, at last, a first Grand Slam title. On court, the German did not at first believe he had won.

Cédric Rouquette

On this day Battle of the Sexes 13_5

May 13, 1973: The day Bobby Riggs “massacred” Margaret Court in a Battle of the Sexes prequel

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 13th, 1973, 55-year-old Bobby Riggs thrashed Margaret Court, then the world No 2, in a match known as the "Mother's Day Massacre". It was an event that would lead to the famous "Battle of the Sexes" a few months later

Alexandre Sokolowski

Wimbledon, On this day

February 22, 2007: The day Wimbledon finally announced it would award equal prize money

Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Tracy Austin, On this day 07.01.2021

January 7, 1979: The day 16-year-old Tracy Austin crushed Martina Navratilova to win the Avon Championships

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....

Alexandre Sokolowski

Kramer OTD 12_26

December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a...

Alexandre Sokolowski

On this day 23.12.20

December 23, 2003: Zina Garrison makes history as first Black captain of US Fed Cup team

After a stellar playing career, Garrison took over as captain from Billie Jean...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Chris Evert_OTD_1973

November 3, 1975: The day the first ever WTA rankings were released

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a landmark...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Electronic line calling, grass courts, prize money: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2025 (but never had time to find out) – updated after Sinner winning Men’s Final

Find out everything you could wish to know about the Championships

Billie Jean King, On this day 12.06.2021

June 12, 1983: The day Billie Jean King became the oldest player to win a WTA singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova

Who is the GOAT of women’s tennis? Discover the top 10

An in-depth look at 10 of the very best female players of all...

CLUJ-NAPOCA - TRANSYLVANIA OPEN - 4 FEB 2025 Simona Halep of Romania in action against Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during the WTA, Tennis Damen Tour Transylvania Open single match, in Cluj Napoca, Monday 04 February 2025.

Kvitova, Badosa and others pay tribute to Halep as Romanian calls time on tennis career

Simona Halep played her final match on February 4, 2025, at Transylvania Open,...

Ayush Vashistha

8th July 2023; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament; Womens singles match, Ons Jabeur versus Bianca Andreescu; A rain stoppage as English Lioness footballl Leah Wiliamson speaks with Billie Jean King

King slams players in light of Alcaraz, Swiatek complaining about long season

"It’s interesting how they always complain there’s too much, but then they get...

Ayush Vashistha

Billie Jean King

How Tennis Evolved Since the 20th Century – A Journey Through the Sport’s Evolution

Discover the fascinating evolution of tennis from its early origins to the modern...

TENNIS MAJORS (IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCRINE)

Wimbledon 1974 Morozova

Evert-Connors mania and beating BJK: Olga Morozova remembers Wimbledon 1974

Half a century after her run to the final, the Russian sharers what...

Will Smith at the premiere of the motion picture King Richard at Curzon Mayfair London

Tennis at the movies: The good, the bad and the ugly

To coincide with the release of "Challengers", we look at the best and...

Simona Halep at the 2022 National Bank Open

Mouratoglou, Cahill, Billie Jean King react to Halep decision

Halep's doping ban was reduced from four years to nine months and the...

Haresh Ramchandani

Billie Jean King

“If the WTA goes to Saudi Arabia, I want change – and so do the people there” – Billie Jean King on controversial tour proposal

Billie Jean King has spoken once more about the possibility of a WTA...