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Pete Sampras

December 16, 1990: The day Pete Sampras won the first Grand Slam Cup to earn a record prize money of $2 million

Every day Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On December 16, 1990, Pete Sampras beat Brad Gilbert in the final of the newly established Grand Slam Cup, in Munich, to earn no less than $2 million prize money, a record at the time.

Alexandre Sokolowski

December 16, 2025

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December 15, 1990: The day Gilbert and Wheaton had to be separated by an official in the midst of a heated match

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1990, Brad Gilbert and David Wheaton almost came to blows in the semi-final of the inaugural Grand Slam Cup after a heated exchange set off by a line call being overruled

Alexandre Sokolowski

December 15, 2025

Pat Cash

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

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September 23, 1989: The day Aaron Krickstein showed why he was called “Marathon Man”

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to some of the most famous moments in tennis history. On September 23, 1989, Aaron Krickstein showed everyone why he could never be written off

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 23, 2025

Vitas Gerulaitis, On This Day

September 17, 1994: The day Vitas Gerulaitis tragically died in his sleep from carbon monoxide poisoning

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a significant moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1994, to the day tennis great Vitas Gerulaitis died at the age of 40 from an accidental case of carbon monoxide poisoning

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 17, 2025

Pete Sampras On this day

April 11, 1993: The day Sampras celebrated his ascent to the world No 1 spot with a title

One of the greats reached the top of the rankings with a victory...

Alexandre Sokolowski

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February 9, 1991: The day Andre Agassi lost to his future coach, Brad Gilbert

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

Gilbert reveals how Agassi made him “a way better coach”

Brad Gilbert coached Andre Agassi to six Grand Slam triumphs between 1994 and...

Ayush Vashistha

Novak Djokovic - Andy Murray

“I’m kind of fascinated seeing if there is something different right away” – Gilbert on Djokovic/ Murray teaming up

Gilbert has coached Murray himself and is looking forward to how the partnership...

Haresh Ramchandani

Brad Gilbert at the US Open 2023

Coach, Gauff, Winning Ugly: Everything you always wanted to know about Brad Gilbert (but never had time to find out) – updated with Gauff split

A former world No 4 and best known for his book 'Winning Ugly',...

Haresh Ramchandani

Coco Gauff, US Open 2024

“Gauff has an amazing head on her shoulders and knows that there will be changes in her team throughout the years” – Sharapova

The Russian reflects on her own journey with different coaches throughout her professional...

Haresh Ramchandani

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...

Coco Gauff at the 2023 WTA Finals

“Gauff is never satisfied. She wants to achieve things – that’s all she’s thinking about” – Coach Gilbert

The former world No 4 says Gauff's US Open was akin to Andre...

Haresh Ramchandani

Coco Gauff, US Open 2023

How Coco Gauff went from struggling teen to Grand Slam champion in one remarkable summer

From lost at sea to shining under the bright lights - here's how...

Coco Gauff US Open 2023

Coco Gauff-Brad Gilbert interaction shines light on new coaching from the stands rule

At one stage, Gauff told Gilbert: "Please just stop", but the American said...

Coco Gauff US Open 2023

Mastering strategy and simplifying the message: What Brad Gilbert is bringing to Coco Gauff

Breaking down opponents and dissecting match-ups, Gilbert is already having a positive effect...

Coco Gauff, Cincinnati 2023

Gauff growing in confidence as she chases first Grand Slam title

Fresh from her first WTA 1000 title, the 19-year-old could be a big...