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Rafael Nadal - On this day, April 29, 2002

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. On April 29, 2002, when he was not even 16 years old, Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut in Mallorca

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver

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 history. On April 28, 1968, Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first tournament of the Open Era

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Maria Sakkari

Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after reuniting with coach Tom Hill

Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who has been ranked as high as world No 3. Here are answers to some common questions you may have about the Greek

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Simon Cambers
Marcelo Rios, On this day (April 27)

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. On April 27, 1997, Marcelo Rios beat Alex Corretja in Monte-Carlo on the way to becoming world No 1

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andy Murray 2025 (Zuma/Psnewz)

Andy Murray on missing the one-week Masters 1000s, and reminding players: “You always have the choice not to play.”

In an interview at the Madrid Masters, the former world No 1 said players should remember they can control their own schedule

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Carole Bouchard
Novak Djokovic, Madrid Masters, 2025
April 26, 2025

Arnaldi knocks out faltering Djokovic in seismic win at Madrid Open

The Italian defeated an under-par Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 at the Caja Mágica....
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Jamie Malachy
Diana Shnaider, Paris Olympics 2024
April 26, 2025

Russia, Olympic medallist, Bandana: Everything you always wanted to know about Diana Shnaider (but never had time to find out) – updated with Safina hire as coach

An Olympic medallist and winner of four WTA titles, here is all you...
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Haresh Ramchandani
Evert OTD 26_04
April 26, 2025

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
April 25, 2025

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...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Coco Gauff, Madrid 2025
April 24, 2025

Madrid Open: Gauff battles past Yastremska to reach third round

The fourth seeded American will face countrywoman Ann Li in the next round
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Tennis Majors
On this day Nadal 24.04.2021
April 24, 2025

April 24, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won Barcelona to break into top 10 for the first time

Each day, tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Bianca Andreescu, US Open 2024
April 23, 2025

Canada, US Open, Coco – Everything you always wanted to know about Bianca Andreescu (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2025 Madrid first round win

Bianca Andreescu won the US Open in 2019. Here's all you need to...
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Tennis Majors
Bjorn Borg
April 23, 2025

April 23, 1991: The day Bjorn Borg came back on the Tour with his wooden racquet

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal at the 2020 Roland-Garros
April 22, 2025

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 after Laureus Sporting Icon award

Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest players in tennis history. Here...
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Jérémy Baudu
Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova
April 22, 2025

Who is the GOAT of women’s tennis? Discover the top 10 

An in-depth look at 10 of the very best female players of all...
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Simon Cambers
April 22, 2025

April 22, 1998: The day Pete Sampras finally won a match in Monte-Carlo

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jelena Ostapenko - Stuttgart
April 21, 2025

WTA rankings: Ostapenko re-enters top 20, Rybakina out of top 10

The WTA released its updated rankings on Monday after the crowning of Jelena...
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Ayush Vashistha