Tennis
August 17, 2004: The day Federer lost two matches at the Olympics
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2004, Roger Federer was defeated in the singles & doubles events at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens within the span of a few hours
Tennis faces growing digital security risks on Tour
As the North American hard-court swing continues, tennis players and their support teams face increasing digital security risks. Constant travel, public visibility, and the nature of professional tennis make them targets for online abuse and data breaches. Understanding digital hygiene is crucial for player welfare and protection on and off the court.
“It should be good” – Holger Rune targets Davis Cup comeback on home soil by late September
Holger Rune has given his most upbeat update yet on his torn Achilles, telling Andy Roddick's Served podcast that he hopes to make his comeback at the Davis Cup at home in Denmark in late September, then build through Tokyo and Shanghai. "I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel now," said the former world No 4.
Why tennis’ next generation is no longer waiting its turn
For years, tennis awaited its future. Now, the wait is over. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Coco Gauff are not just promising talents; they are already dominating, fearlessly seizing the torch from the legends and reshaping the sport's landscape on the biggest stages. The next generation has arrived.
How daily fantasy sports platforms fit the way we look at major tennis events
Daily fantasy sports platforms are revolutionizing how tennis fans engage with Grand Slam events. By encouraging a deep dive into player statistics and surface-specific performance, these platforms offer new ways to predict outcomes and enhance the viewing experience.
August 5, 2012: The day Andy Murray turned the tables on Roger Federer to claim Olympic gold at Wimbledon
August 4, 1973: The day the United States and Chile played one set for three hours and 45 minutes (the longest in Davis Cup history)
“Hopefully they won’t do that to us”: Washington doubles champions voice fear over ATP’s proposed cuts spreading to WTA
July 30, 1928: The day “The Four Musketeers” inaugurated Roland-Garros with a Davis Cup title
Djokovic and Sabalenka headline US Open mixed doubles – but the 2026 cast is missing its biggest names
Korpatsch wins Hamburg title on home soil, storming through Bondar in straight sets
Sinner gives up on winning every Masters 1000 in a single season, he’s out from Montreal Masters (and Djokovic too)
July 25, 1970: The day the USTA announced the introduction of the tiebreak
July 24, 1987: The day Boris Becker edged John McEnroe after a six hour, 21-minute marathon
Alcaraz gives signs of a comeback, without confirming them
July 22, 1989: The day Boris Becker won two matches to put Germany on course for the Davis Cup final
July 18, 1999: The day Pat Rafter downed Todd Martin in an epic controversial Davis Cup clash
How compression socks can support women who play tennis
July 17, 1994: The day French tennis legend Jean Borotra passed away
“I’m the oldest player here” – Kyrgios on UTS Rio and the next steps of his season