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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 history. On November 26, 1998, Pete Sampras set a new record by logging his sixth consecutive year-end No 1 ranking after playing a gruelling schedule post the US Open

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Holger Rune, UTS Oslo 2024

Improve second serve and work on cardio: How players would adapt to a UTS-only year

UTS stars discuss what they would do differently in training if they played by UTS rules all season.

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Simon Cambers
Nick Kyrgios - Australian Open - 2021

Australian, Wimbledon, Big 3, Foundation: Everything you always wanted to know about Nick Kyrgios (but never had time to find out): updated with planned return in January 2025

Nick Kyrgios, who has his own Foundation for underprivileged kids, was the 2022 Wimbledon finalist and is a seven-time ATP singles champion. Here's everything you need to know about the Australian

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Haresh Ramchandani
Jannik Sinner US Open 2024

Seven stats that illustrate Jannik Sinner’s amazing success in 2024

The Italian still has a drugs case hanging over his head, but on the court, he enjoyed an outstanding year in 2024

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Simon Cambers
Jannik Sinner, Masters 2021

Italy, Carota Boys, Grand Slams, drugs case: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after winning 2024 Davis Cup

Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth; now he's the No 1 tennis player in the world. Here is all you need to know about the two-time Grand Slam champion

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Chris Oddo
Matteo Berrettini, ATP Cup, 2021
2 days ago

Wimbledon, Covid, injuries: Everything you always wanted to know about Matteo Berrettini (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Davis Cup

Matteo Berrettini is one of the best Italian players in history. Here are...
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Jérémy Baudu
Pete Sampras, On this day
2 days 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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Australia's Alex de Minaur celebrates with the trophy after winning the Mexican Open
3 days ago

‘Demon’, Hewitt, 109, Acapulco: Everything you always wanted to know about Alex de Minaur (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Davis Cup

Having already cracked the top 10, Alex de Minaur is one of the...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic US Open 2023 - Zuma / Panoramic
3 days ago

G.O.A.T., Serbia, 24: Everything you always wanted to know about Novak Djokovic (but never had time to find out) – updated after Andy Murray coaching announcement

Novak Djokovic is arguably the greatest tennis player in history and the best...
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Andy Murray
3 days ago

Sir Andy, Wimbledon, metal hip, retirement: Everything you always wanted to know about Andy Murray (but never had time to find out) – updated after Djokovic coaching announcement

Andy Murray retired in August 2024 after a career spanning two decades. Here’s...
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Carrie Dunn
Jannik Sinner, Davis Cup, 2024
3 days ago

Scintillating Sinner breezes past De Minaur to return Italy to Davis Cup final

The world No 1 overcame a spirited performance from De Minaur to win...
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Jamie Malachy
Matteo Berrettini, Davis Cup, 2024
3 days ago

Berrettini battles past Kokkinakis to give Italy 1-0 lead in high-quality Davis Cup encounter

The Italian recovered to defeat Kokkinakis 6-7 (6), 6-3, 7-5 and get his...
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Jamie Malachy
Jana Novotna, On this day
3 days ago

November 23, 1997: The day Novotna beat Pierce to triumph at WTA Finals and overcome a major hurdle

On this day in tennis history, Jana Novotna won the women's year-end championships...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Navratilova, OTD
3 days ago

November 23, 1986: The day Martina Navratilova set an all-time record by winning the WTA Finals for the eighth time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Griekspoor
4 days ago

Griekspoor fights back against Struff to move Netherlands into first ever Davis Cup final

Sunday will be the Netherlands first ever Davis Cup final
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Olly Paton
Van de Zandschulp
4 days ago

Davis Cup: Van de Zandschulp hands Netherlands 1-0 lead over Germany via Altmaier slugfest

The Dutchman's Davis Cup experience handed the Netherlands the early lead in 160...
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Olly Paton
Sinner-Berrettini
5 days ago

Davis Cup: Flawless Sinner/Berrettini win to clinch a 2-1 victory in Italy-Argentina tie

The Italians will now face Australia in the last four, a rematch of...
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Olly Paton
Sinner Davis Cup 2023
5 days ago

Davis Cup: Dominant Sinner levels tie v Argentina at 1-1, beats Baez

The world No 1 continued his winning run, leveling the tie
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Olly Paton
Cerundolo Davis Cup
5 days ago

Davis Cup: Cerundolo beats Musetti in straight sets to give Argentina 1-0 lead over Italy

The Italian's diminished serve and passive play was exploited by the Argentine
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Olly Paton
Ben Shelton
5 days ago

US Open, father, The Mountain, phone celebration: Everything you always wanted to know about Ben Shelton (but never had time to ask) – updated after 2024 Davis Cup

Ben Shelton has reached the semi-finals of the 2023 US Open. Find out...
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Carrie Dunn