February 28, 1983: The day Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first time
On 28 February 1983, Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first time in his career
Where Have All the US Men’s Champions Gone?
There has been no male tennis player from the US that has won a Grand Slam event since 2003.
February 26, 2007: The day Roger Federer broke record for most consecutive weeks at No 1
Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to a historic moment in tennis. On this day in 2007, Roger Federer broke the record for most consecutive weeks spent at No 1 in the ATP rankings, surpassing Jimmy Connors’ record of 160 weeks
Who’s the GOAT? What the stars of the sport have said
It’s the debate that keeps rolling on – who’s the GOAT? All of the Big Three still have their cheerleaders – we take a look
Quiz – How much do you know about the history of the one-handed backhand?
The one-handed backhand in the top 10 of the ATP rankings is gone for the first time since the creation of the ATP in 1973. It’s time to test yourself on this magical shot with 15 questions.
February 21, 2008: The day Andy Roddick gave Kei Nishikori the verbals in San Jose
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 21, 2008, Andy Roddick gave a young Kei Nishikori a verbal mouthful during a match in San Jose
February 10, 1992: The day Jim Courier became world No 1 for the first time
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 10, 1992, Jim Courier became world No 1 for the first time.
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. On February 9, 1991, Andre Agassi was beaten by his future coach, Brad Gilbert.
February 6, 1993: The day the great Arthur Ashe passed away, aged just 49
Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1993 to pay tribute to one of the few tennis champions whose impact went beyond his sport: Arthur Ashe, the first black man to ever win a Grand Slam tournament
February 5, 1985: The day Ivan Lendl and Larry Stefanki played without an umpire
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 5, 1985, Ivan Lendl and Larry Stefanki finished a match without an umpire
February 3, 1989: Teenager Chang bursts onto Davis Cup scene
On this day in tennis history, a teenager made his Davis Cup debut for the USA against Paraguay. Find out what happened
January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day, the world No 1, who had won three of the four majors in 1988, crumbled under pressure in the second round of the 1989 Australian Open
January 17, 1982: The day head-hunting Lendl won the most dramatic duel with Gerulaitis
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1982, Vitas Gerulaitis was in the driver’s seat against Ivan Lendl in the 1982 Masters Cup Final in New York, but things fell apart after the American made a move he’d forever regret
January 15, 1981: The day ice-man Bjorn Borg lost his cool
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 15, 1981, Bjorn Borg lost his cool and was docked points for the first time in his career
January 14, 1979: The day John McEnroe became the youngest winner of the Masters Cup
Everyday Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1978 to witness how 19-year-old John McEnroe claimed a breakthrough title at the 1977 Masters Cup in New York City
January 12, 1980: The day Vitas Gerulaitis made his famous quote, “No one beats Vitus Gerulaitis 17 times in a row”
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 12, 1980, Vitas Gerulaitis beat Jimmy Connors after losing to his rival 16 times in a row
January 11, 1988: The first day of play in the Australian Open’s new home
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1988 to witness the first day of the Australian Open as we know it, on hard court, at Melbourne Park
January 9, 1977: The day Roscoe Tanner won his only Grand Slam title
On this day in tennis history, two top players fought it out for their maiden Grand Slam triumph – here is what happened at the first Australian Open final of 1977
January 3, 1972: The day Ken Rosewall became the oldest Grand Slam winner in the Open Era
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 3, 1972, Ken Rosewall won the Australian Open and created an Open Era record that stands to date
January 2, 1980: The day Guillermo Vilas won his fourth and final Grand Slam title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1980, Argentina’s Guillermo Vilas and American John Sadri faced off in the Australian Open final where they exchanged groundstrokes and.. fingers
December 22, 1977: Defending champion Tanner loses in Australian Open first round
For the first time ever, the defending champion crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open on this day in 1977. Find out the whole story