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May 26, 1956: The day Althea Gibson became the first black player to win a Grand Slam

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 26, 1956 Althea Gibson became the first black athlete to ever win a Grand Slam title in tennis history, paving the way for champions such as Arthur Ashe and the Williams Sisters

Alexandre Sokolowski

May 26, 2025

Nadal’s Paris reflection : “The adrenaline of sports is impossible to find again, but I won’t be less happy”

On the evening of his emotional tribute at Court Philippe-Chatrier, Rafael Nadal spent an hour with international media, sharing a rare and honest perspective on his past as a champion — and his future as a devoted father and grounded man

Cédric Rouquette

May 25, 2025

Nadal’s emotional Roland-Garros tribute speech transcribed in full

Nadal's emotional speech during Roland-Garros 2025.

Jérémy Baudu

May 25, 2025

Nadal’s imprint and tears, the Big Four reunited: Memorable images from an emotional tribute

The tribute received by Rafael Nadal on Court Philippe-Chatrier this Sunday at Roland-Garros gave rise to some very beautiful moments.

Jérémy Baudu

May 25, 2025

Richard Gasquet at the Rolex Paris Masters in 2024

Interview with Richard Gasquet: “I could have done better, but it’s a great career, a long career”

As he prepares to retire after well over two decades on decades on Tour, the 38-year-old Frenchman says he is most proud of his longevity

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May 26, 1956: The day Althea Gibson became the first black player to win a Grand Slam

Nadal’s Paris reflection : “The adrenaline of sports is impossible to find again, but I won’t be less happy”

Nadal’s emotional Roland-Garros tribute speech transcribed in full

Nadal’s imprint and tears, the Big Four reunited: Memorable images from an emotional tribute

Interview with Richard Gasquet: “I could have done better, but it’s a great career, a long career”

May 25, 1983: The day Steffi Graf became the youngest player to win a Grand Slam match

Wimbledon, Vukov, Russia: Everything you always wanted to know about Elena Rybakina (but never had time to find out) – updated after Strasbourg title

May 24, 2004: The day Andre Agassi lost to a French qualifier in the first round at Roland-Garros

Roland-Garros: All you need to know about the men’s draw as Sinner and Alcaraz projected to meet in final

Roland-Garros: All you need to know about the women’s draw as Swiatek and Sabalenka in same half

May 22, 1995: The day Thomas Muster conquered Rome

Nadal: “Maybe I should have stopped a year earlier” — Now feels “little pain” in his body

Agassi, Alcaraz, Federer: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2025 Laver Cup (but never had time to find out) – updated with London 2026 news

May 21, 2015: The day Herbert and Arnaboldi completed the longest match in Roland-Garros men’s qualifying history

May 20, 1928: The day the French Open was held at Roland-Garros for the first time

May 20, 2007: The day Roger Federer ended Rafael Nadal’s 81-match winning streak on clay

May 19, 2002: The day Serena Williams won Rome for her first title on clay

May 18, 1909: The day tennis legend Fred Perry was born

Italian, Wimbledon, French Open, Olympics: Everything you always wanted to know about Jasmine Paolini (but never had time to find out) – updated with Rome victory

May 17, 2009: The day Federer beat Nadal on clay in Madrid