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March 4, 2006: The day Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s 56-match hard court streak
On this day in tennis history, Rafael Nadal showed he was fully recovered from injury to snap Roger Federer's win streak on hard courts. Find out how he did it
Alexandre Sokolowski
March 4, 2026
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 time in his career
Alexandre Sokolowski
February 28, 2026
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. On February 21, 2008, Andy Roddick gave a young Kei Nishikori a verbal mouthful during a match in San Jose
Alexandre Sokolowski
February 21, 2026
February 14, 1988: World No 453 Yahiya Doumbia stuns Tour by winning Lyon title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On this day, February 14, 1988, Yahiya Doumbia, from Senegal, claimed the title in Lyon to general astonishment
Alexandre Sokolowski
February 14, 2026
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. On February 6, 1995, Aranxta Sanchez Vicario became only the seventh woman to top the WTA world rankings
Alexandre Sokolowski
February 6, 2026
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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....
Alexandre Sokolowski
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Feb 3, 2021: The day US legend Tony Trabert passed away, aged 90
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
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February 2, 2013: The day Berdych and Rosol won the longest Davis Cup match in history
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
2 months ago
February 1, 2004: Federer begins record reign on top of the world with Australian Open triumph
On this day in tennis history, a record-breaking reign on top of the...
Alexandre Sokolowski
3 months ago
December 28, 1983: The day 18-year-old Pat Cash won the Davis Cup for Australia
Every day, Tennis Majors remembers the most iconic moments in tennis history. On...
Alexandre Sokolowski
8 months ago
G.O.A.T, Roland-Garros, 22 majors, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Rafael Nadal (but never had time to find out) – updated after birth of second son Miguel
Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest players in tennis history. Here...
Jérémy Baudu
8 months ago
Canada, Davis Cup, rapper: Everything you always wanted to know about Denis Shapovalov (but never had time to find out) – updated with Los Cabos title
Denis Shapovalov is a former Top 10 ATP player. Here are the answers...
Carrie Dunn
9 months ago
Pennetta, Italy, Monte-Carlo: Everything you always wanted to know about Fabio Fognini (but never had the time to find out) – updated after retirement announcement
One of the most prominent Italian players in history, here is all you...
Tennis Majors
9 months ago
Bulgaria, Miami, Baby Fed: Everything you always wanted to know about Grigor Dimitrov (but never had time to find out) – updated with Wimbledon 2025 exit
Grigor Dimitrov is the best Bulgarian player in history, Here is all you...
Samuel Hamon
9 months ago
June 27, 2006: The day Roger Federer beat Bjorn Borg’s record of 41 consecutive wins on grass
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski
9 months ago
June 16, 1974: The day an 18-year old Bjorn Borg won the first of his six French Open titles
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski
10 months ago
Popy, Australia, Montreal: Everything you always wanted to know about Alexei Popyrin (but never had the time to find out) – updated in May 2025
Alexei Popyrin won the biggest title of his career to date when he...
Paul Bonnaud
10 months ago
May 19, 2002: The day Serena Williams won Rome for her first title on clay
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments...
Alexandre Sokolowski
10 months ago
May 15, 1994: The day Pete Sampras won Rome title, his best ever result on clay
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski
10 months ago
May 12, 1984: The day Jimmy Connors was thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Ivan Lendl
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski