Marcelo Rios

April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 27, 1997, Marcelo Rios beat Alex Corretja in Monte-Carlo on the way to becoming world No 1

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 27, 2025

April 25, 1999: The day Kuerten returned to the spotlight with a triumph at Monte-Carlo

Two South Americans met on this day in tennis history to fight for clay-court glory. Here's what happened next

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 25, 2025

March 30, 1997: The day Thomas Muster beat Bruguera in the Miami Open final, eight years after being hit by a car there

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On This Day -- March 30 -- in 1997, Thomas Muster defeated Sergi Bruguera in a Miami Open final featuring two clay-court specialists.

Alexandre Sokolowski

March 30, 2025

March 29, 1998: Marcelo Rios makes history for South America

How a tennis player from Chile reached the top of the world and made history - by beating the legendary Andre Agassi in Miami

Alexandre Sokolowski

March 29, 2025

March 14, 1999: The day Carlos Moya locked up a brief reign as world No 1

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On March 14, 1999, Carlos Moya, after having locked up the world No 1 ranking, lost in Indian Wells final against Mark Philippoussis.

Alexandre Sokolowski

March 14, 2025