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August 4, 1973: The day the United States and Chile played one set for three hours and 45 minutes (the longest in Davis Cup history)
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1973 to recall the longest set ever played in Davis Cup history
Fritz survives Jodar scare to end his title drought in Washington
Taylor Fritz finally secured his first title of 2026 at the Mubadala DC Open, overcoming a spirited challenge from teenage sensation Rafael Jodar (7-6, 6-4). The American world No 10 clinched the trophy in a dramatic final, denying Jodar a historic win and ending his own frustrating run of three consecutive final losses this season.
“Oh my god”: Eala stuns Pegula to become first Filipina WTA champion in Washington
Alexandra Eala fought back to beat top seed and former champion Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in a rain-hit, two-day final at the Mubadala DC Open, becoming the first player from the Philippines ever to win a WTA title – running away with the decider for the loss of a single game and rising to a projected career-high World No 20.
“Hopefully they won’t do that to us”: Washington doubles champions voice fear over ATP’s proposed cuts spreading to WTA
Aldila Sutjiadi and Erin Routliffe, fresh off winning the Washington doubles title, said they feared the ATP's proposed cuts to doubles draws and prize money could eventually spread to the WTA, even as they welcomed a separate push to mic up doubles players for fans.
Zverev says bigger bonuses won’t fix Masters withdrawal problem
Alexander Zverev said bigger bonuses would not tempt stars like Novak Djokovic back into full Masters 1000 fields, arguing the real problem is the length of the events themselves.
August 2, 1996: The day Lindsay Davenport locked down Olympic gold
Gea claims maiden ATP title, ends Shapovalov’s Los Cabos title defence
Jodar reaches first hard-court final, sets up Washington showdown with Fritz
Eala to face Pegula in Washington final after stunning Osaka
Jodar rallies past Musetti to reach Washington semi-finals, set to crack top 20
August 1, 2002: The day Federer’s former coach Peter Carter passed away tragically
July 31, 2005: The day Andre Agassi won his final ATP title
July 30, 1928: The day “The Four Musketeers” inaugurated Roland-Garros with a Davis Cup title
July 29, 1974: The day Jimmy Connors became world No 1 for the first time
Jodar outlasts injury-hit Fils in Washington to reach last 16
Djokovic and Sabalenka headline US Open mixed doubles – but the 2026 cast is missing its biggest names
July 28, 1985: The day Ivan Lendl won Indianapolis but offended the crowd and tournament organisers