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September 15, 1971: The day a US Open final ended in a tiebreak for the first time
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 15, 1971, Stan Smith became the first player to win a Grand Slam in a final-set tiebreak
“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness
Francisca Dauzet, a psychoanalyst who works with top athletes, tells Tennis Majors she was surprised by the public's reaction to images of Medvedev at the US Open. Players' feelings need to be understood, not judged, she says.
September 14, 2009: The day Del Potro stunned five-time defending champ Federer in five sets to win the US Open
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 14, 2009, Juan Martin del Potro came from behind to triumph in his first Grand Slam final over a red-hot Roger Federer
September 13, 2010: The day Rafael Nadal completed the career Grand Slam
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 13, 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win his first US Open title
September 12, 2009: The day Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the US Open
Everyday Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 12, 2009, Kim Clijsters, who had just come back on the Tour after a two-year hiatus, won the US Open without even holding a WTA ranking
Davis Cup: What you need to know to follow the matches this weekend (12-14 September)
September 10, 1988: Steffi Graf wins US Open to complete calendar-year Grand Slam
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The US Open masterclass: How Carlos became an Alcaraz 2.0 by scanning Sinner’s game after Wimbledon loss
Alcaraz’s dream accomplished: Reclaiming No. 1 was ‘everything (he was) working for’
September 8, 2002: Pete Sampras goes out on a high with US Open title
After US Open final loss to Alcaraz, Sinner vows to shift his game, sacrifices wins for unpredictability
Carota Boys, Grand Slams, drugs ban: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open final
World No 1, 6 major titles, Ferrero: Everything you always wanted to know about Carlos Alcaraz (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open final
Six majors on three surfaces before 23: Alcaraz’s landmarks are stunning
Unplayable Alcaraz conquers Sinner in US Open classic, reclaims World No. 1
September 7, 1997: When 16-year-old Martina Hingis wins youngest Grand Slam final in Open Era history
Australian & US Open, world No 1, Belarus, Tiger: Everything you always wanted to know about Aryna Sabalenka (but never had time to find out) – updated after the US Open 2025
Sabalenka’s ultimate triumph: the battle of the mind
Sabalenka defends US Open title crown in thrilling final against Anisimova