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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
December 5, 1988: The day Boris Becker won his first year-end Masters – on a net cord
On December 5, 1988, Boris Becker defeated then world No 2 Ivan Lendl to win the year-end Masters for the first time, clinching victory on a net cord
Alexandre Sokolowski
December 5, 2025
Gilles Cervara to coach up-and-comer Basavareddy
The pair began their first sessions at the Mouratoglou Academy today, Cervara confirmed to Tennis Majors
Cédric Rouquette
December 4, 2025
December 3, 2000: The day Gustavo Kuerten upset Agassi to finish the year as world No 1
On this day in tennis history, Gustavo 'Guga' Kuerten beat Andre Agassi at the year-end championships to reach No 1 and make history for South America
Alexandre Sokolowski
December 3, 2025
November 28, 1999: The day Pete Sampras won the ATP Finals for the fifth time
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1999, Pete Sampras equaled Ivan Lendl's record for the most season-ending ATP Finals titles won
Alexandre Sokolowski
November 28, 2025
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Nadal on his rivalry with the Big Three: ‘You end up appreciating your rivals’
Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview on his competitive yet respectful rivalry with...
Cédric Rouquette
4 months ago
November 26, 1998: The day Pete Sampras secured the year-end No 1 ranking for a record sixth straight time
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to a big moment in tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski
4 months ago
November 25, 1999: The day Agassi was crowned year-end world No 1, two years after dropping out of the top 100
On this day, November 25, 1999, Andre Agassi beat Gustavo Kuerten in straight...
Alexandre Sokolowski
4 months ago
November 24, 1996: The day Sampras won his third ATP Finals crown after an epic battle with Becker
On this day, November 24, 1996, Pete Sampras and Boris Becker put on...
Alexandre Sokolowski
5 months ago
Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of fame’s class of 2026
Swiss legend Roger Federer will join tennis immortals at August ceremony.
Cédric Rouquette
5 months ago
November 19, 2006: The day Roger Federer dismissed a shell-shocked James Blake at the Masters Cup
On this day in tennis history, Roger Federer capped off one of his...
Alexandre Sokolowski
5 months ago
November 18, 1990: The day Andre Agassi won the season-ending ATP Masters for his first major title
Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Simon Cambers
5 months ago
November 17, 1991: The day Pete Sampras claimed his first season-ending ATP Masters Cup
On this day in tennis history, one young American beat a compatriot to...
Alexandre Sokolowski
5 months ago
« You have two of three options, I went for the risky one » : how Sinner had the smallest details turning for him in the final
Jannik Sinner identified two key moments that swung the momentum in the final...
Cédric Rouquette
5 months ago
Alcaraz denies injury influenced final, sets sights on Davis Cup in Bologna
The issue on Alcaraz's right hamstring became apparent when he called for a...
Cédric Rouquette
5 months ago
Jannik Sinner retains his ATP Finals title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz (as narrowly as planned)
Jannik Sinner dominated Carlos Alcaraz (7-6, 7-5) in the ATP Finals final in...
Cédric Rouquette
5 months ago
November 16, 2001: The day Lleyton Hewitt became world No 1 for the first time
On this day in tennis history, a young Australian, who had recently won...
Alexandre Sokolowski
5 months ago
Alcaraz : “Playing Jannik indoors is one of the toughest challenges in tennis, but I’m ready”
As he defeated Auger-Aliassime in only 83 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz took the time...
Cédric Rouquette
5 months ago
Carlos Alcaraz dispatches Auger-Aliassime to crown season with ATP Finals final against Sinner
After a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over Félix Auger-Aliassime in his best match...
Cédric Rouquette
5 months ago
Was suspension to blame for Sinner missing No.1? He’s ‘happy to be here’and proud of an ‘amazing’ season
Jannik Sinner finally responded to the assumption that if he had not been...
Cédric Rouquette