Richard Williams

July 2, 2005: The day Venus Williams beat Davenport in the longest Wimbledon women’s singles final

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in the sport's history. On this day in 2005, Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport battled it out for 2 hours and 45 minutes for the Wimbledon singles title

Alexandre Sokolowski

July 2, 2025

March 17, 2001: The day Serena Williams won Indian Wells after controversy

Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in the sport's history. On March 17, 2001, Serena Williams beat Kim Clijsters for the Indian Wells title even though the crowd was against her following Venus Williams' controversial withdrawal from the semi-finals.

Alexandre Sokolowski

March 17, 2025

February 25, 2002: The day Venus Williams became the first black player to become world No 1 in tennis history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 25, 2002, Venus Williams fulfilled her father's prophecy by becoming the world No 1 in women's tennis

Alexandre Sokolowski

February 25, 2025

G.O.A.T, Venus, Daughters, Serena Ventures: Everything you always wanted to know about Serena Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2025 Super Bowl half-time appearance

Serena Williams is considered the greatest female player in tennis history. Here are the answers to some common questions about the American legend

Jérémy Baudu

February 10, 2025

October 31, 1994: The day tennis legend Venus Williams made her professional debut at the age of 14

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in the sport's history. On October 31, 1994, Venus Williams, who has won 7 Grand Slams in singles and 23 in total, made her long-awaited debut on the pro tour more than three years after her last junior event

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 31, 2024