Feature
May 2, 2007: The day that Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 2, 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two best players in the world, played a unique exhibition match in Mallorca, called the Battle of Surfaces
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 2, 2024
G.O.A.T, Roland-Garros, 22 majors, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Rafael Nadal (but never had time to find out) – updated with Madrid run
Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest players in tennis history. Here are the answers to some questions you may have about the Spaniard
Haresh Ramchandani
May 1, 2024
May 1, 1981: The day Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 1, 1981, Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 1, 2024
Rafael Nadal waves farewell as magical run in Madrid ended by magnificent Lehecka
Jiri Lehecka overcame Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-4 on an emotional night in Madrid. He goes on to face Daniil Medvedev, the No 3 seed, in the quarter-finals
Jamie Malachy
May 1, 2024
Indomitable Alcaraz survives huge scare against Struff in Madrid Open thriller
The Spaniard edged past Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4) in Madrid. He will play Russian Andrey Rublev, the No 7 seed, in the next round
Jamie Malachy
April 30, 2024
2 days ago
April 30, 1993: The tragic day Monica Seles was stabbed in the back
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
3 days ago
April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
4 days ago
Alcaraz shines in straightforward victory over Seyboth Wild to reach last 16 in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz beat Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-3, 6-3 in the Spanish capital. He...
Jamie Malachy
4 days ago
Analysis: Nadal’s serve and movement the biggest improvements from Barcelona to Madrid
Stats from TennisViz and Tennis Data Insights show how much the Spaniard has...
Simon Cambers
4 days ago
Resurgent Rublev defeats Davidovich Fokina to make last 16 in Madrid
Andrey Rublev beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (10), 6-4 at the Madrid Open....
Jamie Malachy
4 days ago
French, Grand Slam record, Author: Everything you wanted to know about Alize Cornet – updated after retirement announcement
A mainstay on the women's tour since 2007, Alize Cornet is also a...
Jérémy Baudu
4 days ago
April 28 1968 : The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis...
Alexandre Sokolowski
5 days ago
‘Demon’, Hewitt, 109, Acapulco: Everything you always wanted to know about Alex de Minaur (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2024 Madrid Open
Having already cracked the top 10, Alex de Minaur is one of the...
Simon Cambers
5 days ago
April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
6 days ago
Tennis at the movies: The good, the bad and the ugly
To coincide with the release of "Challengers", we look at the best and...
Simon Cambers
6 days ago
April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel
On this day in tennis in 1981, Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a...
Alexandre Sokolowski
7 days ago
“I was really, really nervous, I must improve the mental part” – Darwin Blanch on Nadal defeat
The defeated teen took the time to speak to the media after his...
Cédric Rouquette
7 days ago
“I learnt nothing about my physical state today” – Nadal still undecided on Roland-Garros
Rafael Nadal refuses to confirm his plans for Paris until he has more...
Carrie Dunn
7 days ago
Nadal, Alcaraz, Ferrero, American: Everything you always wanted to know about Darwin Blanch (but never had time to find out) – updated after Nadal defeat
Darwin Blanch is one of the leading juniors in world tennis, beginning to...
Simon Cambers
1 week ago
April 25, 1999: The day Kuerten returned to the spotlight with a triumph at Monte-Carlo
Two South Americans met on this day in tennis history to fight for...
Alexandre Sokolowski