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October, 12, 1994: The day Jeff Tarango pulled his shorts down on court in Tokyo
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1994 to witness one of Jeff Tarango’s most famous antics which he says made even Michael Chang smile
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 in tennis history. On this day in 1998, for the first time in her career, 22-year-old Lindsay Davenport held the world No 1 spot, a position she would hold for a total of 98 weeks
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 moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1996 to pay a tribute to René Lacoste, one of the French Musketeers and founder of the famous crocodile brand
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 to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters where he'll meet Taylor Fritz
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 world No 1, Garbiñe Muguruza is considered as one of the greatest Spanish players of all time. Here is everything you need to know about her
Tributes pour in as all-time great Rafael Nadal announces retirement
Inspired Machac stuns Alcaraz to reach Shanghai Masters semi-finals
October 10, 1971: The day Stan Smith and the United States won the last ever Davis Cup to use the “Challenge Round”
“He’s got potential to be one of the top players of the world” – Djokovic praises Mensik ahead of quarter-final clash
Medvedev beats Tsitsipas for 10th time after shot clock drama to reach Shanghai quarters
October 9, 2019: The day Spanish tennis legend Andres Gimeno passed away
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
Roland-Garros, Grand Slams, injuries, Czech: Everything you always wanted to know about Karolina Muchova (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Beijing final
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