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Bjorn Borg, On this day 6/16

June 16, 1974: The day an 18-year old Bjorn Borg won the first of his six French Open titles

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 16, 1974, Bjorn Borg won his first major title, claiming the French Open trophy at only 18 years old. The beginning of a successful journey.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Bjorn Borg, On this day 6/16

June 16, 1974: Teenagers Borg and Evert stun Roland-Garros and usher in new era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. One June 16, 1974, two teenagers won their maiden Roland-Garros titles, the start of their reigns at the top

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal at the Queen's in 2008

June 15, 2008: The day Rafael Nadal won Queen’s on grass, just days after triumphing at Roland-Garros

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On June 15, 2008, Rafael Nadal won the Queen's Club event a few days after Roland-Garros and became the first player to win both the titles in the same year

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Adriano Panatta - On this day

June 13, 1976: The day Adriano Panatta completed a miraculous title run at Roland-Garros

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1976, Adriano Panatta became the first ATP player to win Roland Garros after saving a match point during the tournament

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Billie Jean King, On this day 12.06.2021

June 12, 1983: The day Billie Jean King became the oldest player to win a WTA singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On June 12, 1983, Billie Jean King created a record that stands to this date

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Janko Tipsarevic
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Janko Tipsarevic: Novak Djokovic could be the greatest sportsman in history

Janko Tipsarevic had some fascinating words to say about his compatriot
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Simon Cambers
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The four times Djokovic had seemingly lost the Grand Slam race…And how he likely won it for good

Let's see how Novak Djokovic defied the odds to be become the Greatest...
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Bastien Fachan
Nadal Djokovic OTD 10_06
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June 11, 2012: Nadal and Djokovic complete two-day Roland-Garros final

On this day in tennis history, a two-day Roland-Garros final played out to...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Michael Chang, 1989 French Open (On this day)
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June 11, 1989: The day Michael Chang became the youngest male Grand Slam champion

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic - Roland-Garros 2023
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“Even if I lose, I have no regrets”: Djokovic on visualisation and Alcaraz’s future

Novak Djokovic talked about visualisation as a fundamental part of his preparation, as...
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Sasa Ozmo
Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2023
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To worry or not to worry about Carlos Alcaraz’s body?

Should we start wondering about the string of injuries sustained by the tennis...
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Mary Pierce OTD 10_06
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June 10, 2000: France’s Mary Pierce makes national history at Roland-Garros

On this day in tennis history, a Frenchwoman achieved an incredible feat at...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ivan Lendl - On this day
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June 10, 1984: The day Ivan Lendl finally achieved his dream

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2023
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Why cramp has a nervous (and not a physical) origin, and why young players have more of them

Sports physiotherapist Florian Patalagoity explains the known causes of cramps in tennis players....
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Cédric Rouquette
Martina Navratilova, On this day
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June 9, 1984: The day Martina Navratilova won her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Monica Seles On This Day 9_6
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June 9, 1990: The day Monica Seles became the youngest Roland-Garros champion in history

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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Djokovic-Alcaraz: A battle to conquer the smallest of margins

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were separated by a hair's breadth (6-7, 7-5,...
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Karolina Muchova, Roland-Garros 2023
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Muchova upsets Sabalenka in all-time classic comeback to reach Roland-Garros final

She might have been an unlikely finalist at the start of the tournament,...
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“These two weeks changed my life” – this year’s Roland-Garros unearths shining new talent in Etcheverry

Etcheverry was one of the standout performers at Roland-Garros, enjoying a breakthrough run...
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Zverev, Roland-Garros, 2023
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How Zverev fulfilled his promise and proved the experts wrong

After criticism levelled at Zverev regarding the development of his game, the German...
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Jannik Schneider