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April 12, 1987: The day McEnroe’s antics proved no distraction for Mecir in Dallas

On this day in tennis history, a much-loved Czech withstood a barrage of bad behaviour to take a memorable win. Find out how this unfolded in Dallas

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 12, 2025

April 11, 1993: The day Sampras celebrated his ascent to the world No 1 spot with a title

One of the greats reached the top of the rankings with a victory in Tokyo on this day in tennis history. Find out how he did it

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 11, 2025

Comfort levels rising for Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo

The Spaniard takes on Arthur Fils in the quarters on Friday, having not won a match in Monte-Carlo until this year

Simon Cambers

April 10, 2025

April 10, 1995: The day Andre Agassi became world No 1 for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 10, 1995, Andre Agassi became world No 1 for the first time in his career

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 10, 2025

April 10, 1982: The day Chris Evert lost on clay for the third time in nine years

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1982 to witness how, in the semi-finals of the Family Circle Cup, 17-year-old Andrea Jaeger gave the great Chris Evert her only third clay-court loss since 1973

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April 12, 1987: The day McEnroe’s antics proved no distraction for Mecir in Dallas

April 11, 1993: The day Sampras celebrated his ascent to the world No 1 spot with a title

Comfort levels rising for Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo

April 10, 1995: The day Andre Agassi became world No 1 for the first time

April 10, 1982: The day Chris Evert lost on clay for the third time in nine years

Backhand, Federer, Adelaide: Everything you always wanted to know about Richard Gasquet (but never had the time to find out) – updated after Monte-Carlo 2025

Djokovic apologises for “horrible” performance after loss to Tabilo in Monte-Carlo

Gasquet proud of longevity: “I started with Agassi and I’m finishing with Alcaraz. 40 years”

Four upsets that shook the French Open

April 9, 2000: The day Pete Sampras played his first deciding fifth rubber in a Davis Cup tie

Humbert says he played in Monte-Carlo with broken hand

Alcaraz explains technical change to his backhand as he bids to break Monte-Carlo duck

April 8, 2005: The day Igor Andreev became the last man to beat Rafael Nadal on clay for two years

April 8, 1990: The day Martina Navratilova claimed her 150th professional singles title

Houston, Autism, Nadal, Suspension: Everything you always wanted to know about Jenson Brooksby (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Houston title

Bogota, junior champ, Colombia: Everything you wanted to know about Camila Osorio (but never had the time to find out) – updated with 2025 Bogota Open title

“We found way to make fans feel free to be themselves” — Mouratoglou wraps up “special” UTS in antique arena

April 7, 1980: The day 17-year-old Tracy Austin became the youngest world No 1 (at the time)

Charleston: Pegula wins first clay title to move back into Top 3

Djokovic on Grand Slams pay claim: “We want to be part of the conversation”