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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 tennis history. Today, we go back to October 9, 1989, the day Chris Evert defeated Conchita Martinez 6-3, 6-2 in the Fed Cup final to end her Hall of Fame career on a winning note

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 9, 2024

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 claimed his maiden title in Basel, Switzerland by beating Stefan Edberg

Alexandre Sokolowski

October 8, 2024

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 on the ATP Tour. Here are responses to some common questions you might have about the American

Haresh Ramchandani

October 7, 2024

Katerina Siniakova showing her Wimbledon trophy back home in Prague in 2024 (CTK Photobank_Panoramic).jpg

“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 on her crazy summer from clinching major titles to landing on the gossip pages.

Carole Bouchard

October 7, 2024

October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents

The day U.S. Davis Cup captain John McEnroe caused controversy with his 'cow dung' court comment before his team's tie against Zimbabwe

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

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

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

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

October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents

Sabalenka eyes hat trick at Wuhan Open against Gauff, Pegula

October 5, 1918: The day French aviator Roland Garros was killed during World War I

October 5, 2006: The day Benjamin Becker and Jiri Novak clocked latest-ever ATP finish

Zheng earns challenging victory over Andreeva to reach China Open semi-finals

October 4, 2007: The day Austrian Stefan Koubek was disqualified for a third time

All Eyes on Stockholm: ATP BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2024 Set for October Showdown

October 4, 1994: The day 14-year-old Martina Hingis made a winning debut on the pro tour

Djokovic: “The future is bright for Chinese tennis”

October 3, 1982: The day John McEnroe sealed a place in the Davis Cup final, after an endless journey and plane scare

“The margins are very small” – Sinner not discouraged by Alcaraz loss

“I didn’t want to touch a racquet” – Alcaraz explains significance of China Open success

Alcaraz defeats Sinner to win China Open title in breathtaking final

October 1, 1988: The day Steffi Graf won the “Golden Grand Slam”

Alcaraz confirms rise to world No 2 upon reaching China Open semi-finals

September 30, 1988: The day Mecir won the first Olympic men’s singles gold since 1924