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Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver

April 28 1968 : The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 28, 1968, Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first tournament of the Open Era

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Marcelo Rios, On this day (April 27)

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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day Nadal 24.04.2021

April 24, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won Barcelona to break into top 10 for the first time

Each day, tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 24, 2005, Rafael Nadal won the Barcelona Open to break into the world's top 10 for the first time

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Sofia Kenin with her 2020 Austrlian Open trophy

Australian Open, famous at 6, Sonya, Russian-born: Everything you always wanted to know about Sofia Kenin (but never had time to find out)

Sofia Kenin won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2020. Here is all you need to know about the American

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Tennis Majors
Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic, On This Day

April 22, 2012: The day Rafael Nadal won his eighth consecutive Monte-Carlo title

Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 22, 2012, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic to win the Monte-Carlo Masters for the eighth year in a row

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andrey Rublev at the 2023 ATP Monte Carlo Masters
3 weeks ago

Monte-Carlo, Davis Cup, junior Roland-Garros, Vicente: Everything you always wanted to know about Andrey Rublev (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Monte-Carlo exit

Andrey Rublev has established himself as a regular fixture in the men's top...
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Carrie Dunn
Andre Agassi, On this day 10.04.2021
3 weeks ago

April 10, 1995: The day Andre Agassi became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andre Agassi OTD 26_03
1 month ago

March 26, 1995: The day Andre Agassi beat Pete Sampras to win Miami

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Coco Gauff, 2020 Australian Open
1 month ago

US Open, teenage prodigy, activist: Everything you always wanted to know about Coco Gauff (but never had time to find out) – updated after Vogue interview

At 18 years old, American Coco Gauff has already become a household name...
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Chris Oddo
Stefan Edberg, On This Day
1 month ago

March 16, 1992: The day Stefan Edberg lost to the world No 289

Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in the sport's...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl, On this day 28.02.2021
2 months ago

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andy Roddick OTD 02_21
2 months ago

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....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Martina Navratilova
2 months ago

February 20, 1994: The day Martina Navratilova won her 167th and final singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in sporting history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Victoria Azarenka
2 months ago

Australian Open, Olympics, Leo – Everything you always wanted to know about Victoria Azarenka (but never had time to find out) – updated during Doha 2024

Victoria Azarenka is a former world No 1, a two-time Grand Slam champion...
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Simon Cambers
James Blake
2 months ago

February 15, 2007: The day James Blake squandered four match points against Ivo Karlovic in San Jose

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open, 2024
2 months ago

“I have to be prepared for it” – Sinner wary of greater scrutiny from rivals as he returns to action

The Italian returns to competitive action this week at the Rotterdam Open -...
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Jamie Malachy
Roger Federer OTD 02_13
3 months ago

February 13, 2000: The day Roger Federer reached his first ATP Tour final in Marseille

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day 09.02.2021
3 months ago

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

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Arantxa Sanchez, On this day, February 6
3 months ago

February 6, 1995: The day Arantxa Sanchez Vicario became world No 1

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Federer 02_04 OTD
3 months ago

February 4, 2001: The day Roger Federer won his first ATP Tour title

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