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Petra Kvitova Eastbourne

Wimbledon, Czech, knife attack: Everything you always wanted to know about Petra Kvitova (but never had time to find out) – updated after retirement

A two-time Wimbledon champion who fought back from a horrific knife attack to reach the top of the game again - here are the answers to some questions you might have about Petra Kvitova

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Carrie Dunn
John McEnroe - US Open 1986

August 26, 1986: The day John McEnroe lost in the opening round of the US Open for the first and only time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1986, John McEnroe, on his way back after a six-month break from the game, was playing his first Major of the season at the US Open and found himself in unchartered territory

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Arthur Ashe OTD 08_25 copy

August 25, 1997: The day the US Open officially opened Arthur Ashe stadium court

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1997, the Arthur Ashe stadium court was inaugurated in honor of the great American champion

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic US Open 2025

US Open Day 1 round-up: Djokovic prevails, Medvedev crashes, Sabalenka cruises

The last Grand Slam of the season got off to a dramatic start on Sunday.

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Cédric Rouquette
Helen Wills - 1933

August 24, 1929: The day Helen Wills claimed the US Nationals for the sixth time

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On August 24, 1929, American legend Helen Wills swept through the field at US Nationals to win her eighth consecutive Grand Slam title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Marton Fucsovics, Winston Salem 2025
7 months ago

Winston-Salem Open: Fucsovics captures his third ATP title

Marton Fucsovics lifted the trophy on Saturday night against Botic van de Zandschulp
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Jérémy Baudu
Sorana Cirstea, Madrid 2024
7 months ago

Cleveland Open: Cirstea defeats Li to claim the third title of her career

Sorana Cirstea won the title on Saturday evening against Ann Li
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Jérémy Baudu
Bjorn Borg OTD
7 months ago

August 23, 1977: The day Bjorn Borg became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ilie Nastase, On This Day
7 months ago

August 23, 1973: The day Ilie Nastase was crowned the first world No 1 in ATP history

Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Iga Swiatek, US Open 2025
7 months ago

US Open women’s draw: Swiatek with Gauff and Keys, Sabalenka enjoys a favorable path

The women’s draw for the 2025 US Open was made on Thursday in...
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Jérémy Baudu
7 months ago

August 22, 2004: The day Nicolas Massu made Olympic history for Chile

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
7 months ago

US Open men’s draw: Alcaraz will face Opelka in Round 1 and could meet Djokovic in the semis; Sinner with Zverev

The men’s draw for the 2025 US Open was made on Thursday in...
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Jérémy Baudu
Justine Hénin
7 months ago

August 21, 2004: The day Justine Henin became the Olympic champion

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andre Agassi
7 months ago

August 20, 1995: Andre Agassi’s summer of revenge comes to New Haven

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Roger Federer
7 months ago

August 19, 2007: The day Roger Federer won his 50th ATP title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Cincinnati 2025
7 months ago

Heartbreak in Cincinnati: illness forces Sinner to retire, Alcaraz takes his 8th Masters 1000

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Cédric Rouquette
Iga Swiatek, Cincinnati 2025
8 months ago

Swiatek earns first Cincinnati final berth, will Play Paolini for Trophy

Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini are set to clash in the final of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Cincinnati 2025
8 months ago

Alcaraz overcomes errors, Zverev’s struggles to reach Cincinnati final

Spaniard recovers from four double faults in one game to set up title...
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Cédric Rouquette
Steffi Graf, On This Day
8 months ago

August 17, 1987 : The day Steffi Graf became world No 1 for the first time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Federer On this day - Jeux olympiques Athènes 2004
8 months ago

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski