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Gilbert Wheaton OTD 12_15

December 15, 1990: The day Gilbert and Wheaton had to be separated by an official in the midst of a heated match

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to look back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 1990, Brad Gilbert and David Wheaton almost came to blows in the semi-final of the inaugural Grand Slam Cup after a heated exchange set off by a line call being overruled

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka and Shane Liyanage, US Open 2024

Exclusive: “She doesn’t win three Grand Slams without going through that” – Shane Liyanage on working with Sabalenka and the world of tennis data analysts

In an exclusive interview, the founder of the data analytics team that has been working with the world No 1 for the past four seasons, explains his role

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Haresh Ramchandani
Korda OTD 12_12

December 12, 1993: Korda edges home favourite Stich to win Grand Slam Cup in Germany

A day after he saved match points to beat then No 1 Pete Sampras, Petr Korda wouldn't be denied in the final of the lucrative, short-lived Grand Slam Cup

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Alexandre Sokolowski

December 12, 1981: The day John McEnroe almost had a fight with his own Davis Cup captain

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1981 to witness how, during the doubles of the Davis Cup final, John McEnroe repeatedly lost his temper to the point where he even exchanged heated words with his captain, Arthur Ashe

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Sam Sumyk Rome 2022

Sam Sumyk, the coach who switched from the WTA to the ATP: “Now we don’t give you the time you need”

In an exclusive interview, the Frenchman details his move from coaching women to men, discusses his philosophy and his hopes with Arthur Cazaux

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Carole Bouchard
Alex de Minaur - UTS Grand Final London 2024 © UTS
11 months ago

“‘Who’s this player? Do I like him? Why do I like him?’, that’s what UTS is about” – Mouratoglou after 2024 Grand Final

The UTS founder speaks about the UTS after the success of the Grand...
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Cédric Rouquette
McEnroe OTD 12_10
11 months ago

December 10, 1978: The day 19-year-old John McEnroe single-handedly crushed Great Britain in the Davis Cup final

On this day, December 10, 1978, John McEnroe clinched the Davis Cup title...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Alex_De_Minaur
11 months ago

“A perfect week in London” – De Minaur elated at winning UTS Grand Final

"The Demon" dominated Holger "The Viking" Rune in the all-important final on Sunday...
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Ayush Vashistha
Stefan Edberg, On this day 9.12.2020
11 months ago

December 9, 1985: The day Stefan Edberg claimed his first Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Alex de Minaur, UTS Londres 2024 (2)
11 months ago

UTS Grand Final: De Minaur wears down Monfils to reach title clash in London

The Aussie beat Gael Monfils 10-14, 14-11, 15-8, 14-6 on Sunday to reach...
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Ayush Vashistha
Ivan Lendl, On This Day
11 months ago

December 8, 1985: The day a teenager named Edberg reached his first Grand Slam final beating then world No 1 Lendl

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andrey Rublev, UTS London 2024
11 months ago

Rublev beats Humbert to keep semi-final hopes alive at UTS London

The Russian was trailing in the first and second quarters but bounced back...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Gael Monfils, UTS London 2024
11 months ago

Monfils comes from two quarters down to beat Kokkinakis at UTS London

The Frenchman saved two match points in sudden death to pinch victory
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Haresh Ramchandani
Alex de Minaur, UTS London 2024
11 months ago

De Minaur beats Struff at UTS London, qualifies for semi-finals

The Australian lost the first quarter on Saturday before coming back to win...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Swiatek no grass 2024
11 months ago

Swiatek drugs case leaves leading players fearful of similar fate

Emma Raducanu, Alex de Minaur, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Andrey Rublev say they live...
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Simon Cambers
11 months ago

December 7, 1987: The day Lendl won the Masters Grand Prix for the fifth time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day 07.12.2020
11 months ago

December 7, 1985: The day Navratilova defeated her greatest rival Evert in the Australian Open final

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Del Potro Serving
11 months ago

Knee surgery, retirement, US Open, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Juan Martin del Potro (but never had time to find out) – updated after farewell exhibition

The legendary career of Juan Martin del Potro has been full of emotional...
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Chris Oddo
Jan-Lennard Struff
11 months ago

Jan-Lennard Struff reveals his only regret: “I wish I’d won my first title younger”

The German said an earlier victory might have given him more confidence to...
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Simon Cambers
Thanasi Kokkinakis, UTS London 2024
11 months ago

Kokkinakis: “I’m playing my best tennis”

The Australian won a series of close matches in 2024 but is looking...
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Simon Cambers