Tennis

July 11, 1982: The day McEnroe and Wilander battled in what was the longest tennis match in history at the time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day, July 11, 1982, John McEnroe and Mats Wilander battled for more than six hours in a historic Davis Cup encounter

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Flushing Meadows, On this Day

July 10, 1981: The day Flushing Meadows hosted its first Davis Cup tie

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1981, the USA hosted Czechoslovakia in the first ever Davis Cup tie to be played at the home of the US Open

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz wins at Wimbledon 2023

“I feel a lot of confidence right now” – Alcaraz hungry for Djokovic rematch at Wimbledon 2023

Following his four-set win over Nicholas Jarry, Carlos Alcaraz has readily spoken about his desire for a rematch against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2023

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Bren Gray
Denis Shapovalov, Wimbledon 2022

Shapovalov: “I’m going to try to survive as long as possible and let the game shine”

Denis Shapovalov fully owns his flashy game style and the ups and downs that go with it, and he hopes it’ll carry him far this year again at Wimbledon.

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Carole Bouchard
Holger Rune, Wimbledon, 2023

Holger Rune on watching Wozniacki, Wayne Rooney chants and feeling at home on the grass

Following his second round win, the young Dane spoke about sporting inspirations from his homeland and how the British have taken him to their hearts

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Jamie Malachy
Stefanos Tsitsipas
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“I’m ready for anything pretty much” – Tsitsipas confident after dual five-set wins over Grand Slam champions at Wimbledon 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas is feeling confident after consecutive five-set wins over Grand Slam champions...
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Bren Gray
Christopher Eubanks at the 2023 US Open
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“Things are starting to trend in the right direction, especially for people of colour” – Eubanks on improving diversity in tennis

World No 43 Christopher Eubanks has shared about his role in improving the...
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Bren Gray
Wimbledon rain
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Wimbledon 2023 draw: After four rain-interrupted days, how far behind are we?

With plenty of good old-fashioned British rain over the past four days, we...
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Bren Gray
Sofia Kenin 2023 Wimbledon | Action Plus/ Panoramic
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“I’m just putting in the hard work and it’s paying off” – Kenin on her success at Wimbledon 2023

After winning her second round match at Wimbledon 2023, Sofia Kenin has confessed...
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Bren Gray
Frances Tiafoe - (c) Fotoarena / Panoramic
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“My serve is the biggest difference” – Tiafoe puts on serving clinic against Stricker in Wimbledon second round

Frances Tiafoe has credited the work he's done on his serve over the...
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Bren Gray
Grigor Dimitrov - (c) AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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Dimitrov reaches third round, Tiafoe next

Grigor Dimitrov won against Ilya Ivashka 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday evening and...
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Matteo Berrettini, US Open 2022
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“I know in my heart I want to play this tournament” – He’s lacking form, but Matteo Berrettini has the will to compete at Wimbledon

He didn't expect to be ready for Wimbledon, but somehow he made it....
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Chris Oddo
Ons Jabeur, Stuttgart (Zuma _ Panoramic)
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Jabeur on WTA in Saudi Arabia – “If it benefits the players, I’m 100 percent there”

Ons Jabeur believes that the WTA should embrace the idea of going to...
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Chris Oddo
Switzerland's Roger Federer gives a speech during centre court centenary celebrations at Wimbledon 2022
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Federer warms up for Wimbledon ceremony with Coldplay and Elton John

The eight-time Wimbledon champion will be back at the All England Club on...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Nick Kyrgios at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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“My body was crying out for some sort of rest” – Kyrgios opens up on brutal period and Wimbledon hopes

He felt like he was ready to win a Grand Slam when 2023...
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Chris Oddo
Mirra Andreeva at 2023 Roland-Garros
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Mirra Andreeva through to final round of Wimbledon qualifying after early struggles on grass

The teenage Russian seems to have found her feet on grass, having struggled...
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Taylor Fritz, Queen's, 2023
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Eastbourne: Defending champion and No 1 seed Taylor Fritz knocked out by compatriot McDonald

Fritz loses in the first round of Eastbourne in what will be viewed...
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Sebastian Korda, Queen's, 2023
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“I’m one of the favourites at Wimbledon” – Korda feeling confident following impressive return to grass-court action

The American has impressed on his return from injury, and believes his grass-court...
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Fed Cup OTD 20-)6
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June 20, 1963: The day the USA beat Australia to win the first Fed Cup title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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June 19, 1971: The day Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner played for the NCAA crown

On this day in 1971 Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner squared off in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski