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Pancho Gonzales, On This Day

July 3, 1995: The day tennis legend Pancho Gonzalez passed away at the age of 67

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1995, a former tennis legend died in poverty and isolation due to stomach cancer

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Paris 2024

France, Basel, Big Serve: Everything you always wanted to know about Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (but never had the time to find out) – updated with Wimbledon speed record

Mpetshi Perricard possesses one of the biggest serves in the men's game and has been shooting up the rankings. Here's all you need to know about the 21-year-old Frenchman

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Haresh Ramchandani
Roger Federer, On this day 07/02

July 2, 2001: The day Federer ended Sampras’ reign at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2001, 19-year-old Federer dethroned seven-time Wimbledon champion Sampras in the only meeting between the two legends

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Alexandre Sokolowski
On this day Venus - Davenport 2/07/2021

July 2, 2005: The day Venus Williams beat Davenport in the longest Wimbledon women’s singles final

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in the sport's history. On this day in 2005, Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport battled it out for 2 hours and 45 minutes for the Wimbledon singles title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Alexander Zverev, Wimbledon 2025

Emotional Zverev after first-round exit: “I’ve never felt this empty”

In a rare and candid self-analysis, Alexander Zverev admitted he must rediscover joy and emotional balance in his personal life before he can fully commit to tennis again

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Cédric Rouquette
Adrian Mannarino, UTS 2025
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Mannarino: “My lowest string tension has been 8 kilos”

Adrian Mannarino has rediscovered a good winning rhythm during the grass season. Qualified...
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Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 2021
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July 1, 1977: The day Virginia Wade won the centennial Wimbledon ladies singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon 2025
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With Kyrgios in her box, Osaka clears the first round at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka eliminated the Australian qualifier Talia Gibson (6-4, 7-6) to set up...
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Cédric Rouquette
Holger Rune at Wimbledon 2025
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Holger Rune’s Wimbledon exit marred by a recurring knee injury

Danish star vows rest after emotional and physical setback in first-round loss
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Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon, 2025
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Alcaraz survives scare to battle past veteran Fognini and reach Wimbledon second round

The Spaniard came through 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 against Fabio Fognini....
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Daniil Medvedev, Wimbledon, 2025
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Medvedev stunned by Benjamin Bonzi in Wimbledon first round

The Russian suffered a shock 7-6 (2), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 loss to...
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On this day, 30/06
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June 30, 1991: The day Wimbledon opened its doors on Middle Sunday for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Joao Fonseca at the 2023 US Open
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Brazil, Next Gen Finals, Australian Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Joao Fonseca (but never had time to find out) – updated ahead of 2025 Wimbledon

The Brazilian teen is a former junior world No 1 and Grand Slam...
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Zheng Australian Open 2024
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Chinese, Australian Open, Karaoke: Everything you always wanted to know about Zheng Qinwen (but never had time to find out) – updated ahead of 2025 Wimbledon

The top-ranked Chinese player on the WTA Tour, Zheng Qinwen is the 2024...
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Mirra Andreeva
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Teen prodigy, Russia, Murray, Olympic medallist: Everything you always wanted to know about Mirra Andreeva (but never had time to find out) – updated ahead of 2025 Wimbledon

A former junior No 1, Mirra Andreeva is the latest teen to make...
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Katie Boulter
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San Diego, British No 1, De Minaur: Everything you always wanted to know about Katie Boulter (but never had time to find out) – updated ahead of Wimbledon 2025

She is the former British No 1 and is climbing the rankings -...
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Jack Draper at the 2022 Paris Masters
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British, US Open, Indian Wells: Everything you always wanted to know about Jack Draper (but never had time to find out) – updated ahead of UTS London Grand Final 2025

Jack Draper is a talented British player on the ATP Tour. Here’s everything...
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Alexandra Eala, Monastir 2023
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Philippines, Nadal Academy, Miami: Everything you always wanted to know about Alexandra Eala (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Eastbourne final

Alexandra Eala is blazing a new trail for Filipino women on the WTA...
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Maya Joint
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Joint defeats Eala in thrilling final to win Eastbourne Open title

The Australian came through 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (10) against Alexandra Eala in a...
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Jamie Malachy
Jessica Pegula
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Pegula edges Swiatek to clinch Bad Homburg title

The American came through against Swiatek 6-4, 7-5 to win a ninth career...
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Jamie Malachy