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April 28 1968: The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 28, 1968, Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first tournament of the Open Era

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 28, 2025

Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after reuniting with coach Tom Hill

Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who has been ranked as high as world No 3. Here are answers to some common questions you may have about the Greek

Simon Cambers

April 27, 2025

April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 27, 1997, Marcelo Rios beat Alex Corretja in Monte-Carlo on the way to becoming world No 1

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 27, 2025

Andy Murray on missing the one-week Masters 1000s, and reminding players: “You always have the choice not to play.”

In an interview at the Madrid Masters, the former world No 1 said players should remember they can control their own schedule

Carole Bouchard

April 27, 2025

“I’m not sure if I will come back” – Djokovic uncertain on future amid continued struggles with form

The 24-time Grand Slam champion suffered a fourth first-match loss of the season against Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open

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April 28 1968: The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament

Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after reuniting with coach Tom Hill

April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses

Andy Murray on missing the one-week Masters 1000s, and reminding players: “You always have the choice not to play.”

“I’m not sure if I will come back” – Djokovic uncertain on future amid continued struggles with form

Russia, Olympic medallist, Bandana: Everything you always wanted to know about Diana Shnaider (but never had time to find out) – updated with Safina hire as coach

April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel

April 25, 1999: The day Kuerten returned to the spotlight with a triumph at Monte-Carlo

Madrid Open: Gauff battles past Yastremska to reach third round

April 24, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won Barcelona to break into top 10 for the first time

Canada, US Open, Coco – Everything you always wanted to know about Bianca Andreescu (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2025 Madrid first round win

April 23, 1991: The day Bjorn Borg came back on the Tour with his wooden racquet

Who is the GOAT of women’s tennis? Discover the top 10

April 22, 1998: The day Pete Sampras finally won a match in Monte-Carlo

WTA rankings: Ostapenko re-enters top 20, Rybakina out of top 10

Swiatek and Ostapenko in same half of Madrid Open draw, Sabalenka heads the field

Djokovic and Alcaraz drawn in same half at Madrid Masters, Zverev leads the line-up

Brilliant Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title

ATP rankings: Zverev takes back No 2 spot from Alcaraz, Rune re-enters top 10

April 21, 1992: The day Pete Sampras was upset by world No 40 Steeb in Monte-Carlo