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Davenport
10 months ago

October 12, 1998: The day Lindsay Davenport became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
René Lacoste, Wimbledon 1928
10 months ago

October 12, 1996: The day Rene Lacoste, the last surviving member of the Four Musketeers, passed away at the age of 92

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic, Shanghai Masters, 2024
10 months ago

Djokovic survives stern test from Mensik to reach last four at Shanghai Masters

Novak Djokovic edged out the young Czech 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 to progress...
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Jamie Malachy
Garbiñe Muguruza with her 2017 Wimbledon trophy
10 months ago

Wimbledon, WTA Finals, Martinez, Retired: Everything you always wanted to know about Garbiñe Muguruza (but never had time to find out) – updated with marriage news

The 2021 year-end WTA Finals winner, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former...
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Tennis Majors
Wimbledon OTD 10/11
10 months ago

October 11, 1940: The day Wimbledon was bombed during World War II

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, Madrid 2024
10 months ago

Tributes pour in as all-time great Rafael Nadal announces retirement

The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced in an emotional video message that he...
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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz, Shanghai Masters, 2024
10 months ago

Inspired Machac stuns Alcaraz to reach Shanghai Masters semi-finals

Tomas Machac put in an excellent performance to reach his first Masters 1000...
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Jamie Malachy
Stan Smith OTD 10_10 (1)
10 months ago

October 10, 1971: The day Stan Smith and the United States won the last ever Davis Cup to use the “Challenge Round”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Djokovic on Mensik 2024
10 months ago

“He’s got potential to be one of the top players of the world” – Djokovic praises Mensik ahead of quarter-final clash

Djokovic and Mensik have practiced together on multiple occasions but will play for...
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Bren Gray
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10 months ago

Medvedev beats Tsitsipas for 10th time after shot clock drama to reach Shanghai quarters

Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Wednesday. He'll face Italian...
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Tennis Majors
Andres Gimeno en 1973
10 months ago

October 9, 2019: The day Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno passed away

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
10 months ago

October 9, 1989: The day Chris Evert played her last professional match

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to one of the biggest moments in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
COURIER
10 months ago

October 8, 1989: The day Jim Courier won his first title, beating Stefan Edberg in the final

On this day, on October 8, 1989, future world No 1 Jim Courier...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Brandon Nakashima - Washington 2021
10 months ago

B-Nak, San Diego, Wimbledon, Next Gen: Everything you wanted to know about Brandon Nakashima (but never had time to find out) – updated in October 2024

Former junior world No 3 Brandon Nakashima is one of the rising stars...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Katerina Siniakova showing her Wimbledon trophy back home in Prague in 2024 (CTK Photobank_Panoramic).jpg
10 months ago

“I’ve achieved a lot in doubles, but no one cares,” says Katerina Siniakova

Katerina Siniakova took some time before starting her tournament in Wuhan to reflect...
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Carole Bouchard