Tennis
The Role of Rituals in Tennis
From Nadal's water bottle placement to Djokovic's marathon ball bouncing, pre-serve rituals are far more than quirky habits. They're mental anchors that help elite players stay focused, grounded, and in control when it matters most.
May 2, 2007: The day Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 2, 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two best players in the world, played a unique exhibition match in Mallorca, called the Battle of Surfaces
“It means I’m back”: How Fils turned a Miami diagnosis into a Barcelona title
The 21-year-old Frenchman spent a semi-final defeat identifying the precise cost of his greatest strength. What he did with that knowledge was something else entirely.
April 18, 1999: The day Monica Seles helped USA beat Croatia in Fed Cup
Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 18, 1999, Yugoslavia-born Monica Seles helped the USA win a Fed Cup tie against Croatia.
How to Build a Winning Tennis DFS Strategy: From Beginner Picks to Advanced Tactics
Tennis has always been a thinking person's sport. Daily Fantasy Sports is proving it can be a thinking person's game, too.
Nick Kyrgios, Francisco Cerundolo, Cameron Norrie and Ugo Humbert confirmed for UTS Rio 2026
April 9, 2000: The day Pete Sampras played his first deciding fifth rubber in a Davis Cup tie
Could tennis launch an all-in-one fan platform like Formula One TV?
April 6, 2001: The day France’s Arnaud Clement defeated Swiss Marc Rosset in a marathon Davis Cup clash
April 4, 1999: The day Jim Courier followed up his five-set win over Henman with a five-set win over Rusedski
April 2, 1999: The day Roger Federer made his Davis Cup debut
“That’s what matters most at the highest level”: Arthur Fils the fighter is starting to look like he belongs there
The Post-Big Three Era: Emerging Rivalries Driving Men’s Tennis Forward
March 10, 2008: The day Roger Federer beat his idol Pete Sampras in an exhibition
March 9, 1980: The day John McEnroe lost for the second time to Argentina in a Davis Cup tie
March 8, 2015: the day Leonardo Mayer defeated Joao Souza in the longest Davis Cup singles match of all time
ATP Indian Wells 2026 men’s draw: Djokovic and defending champion Draper shall meet in the fourth round
February 27, 2005: The day Wayne Arthurs became the oldest first-time winner on the ATP Tour
February 24, 1984: The day Connors and McEnroe finally joined forces for the Davis Cup
After Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori, Emma Raducanu joins Uniqlo in landmark deal