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Alex Olmedo, On this day

December 29, 1958: The day Peru’s Alex Olmedo played for USA in the Davis Cup

On this day in tennis history, a player from Peru represented the USA in Davis Cup action - and beat the two best players in the world

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka, Battle of Sexes 2025 | © Christopher Pike/Pool Photo via AP

Battle of the sexes 2025: Nick Kyrgios overpowers World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai

Nick Kyrgios marks an emotional return to tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a modern-day "Battle of the Sexes" played under modified rules in Dubai.

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Cédric Rouquette
On this day 28.12.2020

December 28, 1983: The day 18-year-old Pat Cash won the Davis Cup for Australia

Every day, Tennis Majors remembers the most iconic moments in tennis history. On December 28, 1983, an 18-year-old Pat Cash won the Davis Cup title for Australia

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jack Draper, Australian Open 2025

Draper joins Rune, Goffin on Australian Open withdrawal list

Just weeks before Melbourne, Draper confirmed he won’t travel to Australia as he continues to recover from a humerus injury sustained last summer. Here’s what we know about the 2026 men’s Australian Open entry list.

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Cédric Rouquette
2025 Battle of sexes

Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Before the Battle of the Sexes, the Battle of Visions

One side calls it progress; the other calls it a stolen, hollow imitation. Sunday’s clash in Dubai between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and maverick Nick Kyrgios resurrects the iconic 1973 gender face-off with a digital-age twist – but the fiercest fight is happening off the court.

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Cédric Rouquette
December 27, 2025

December 27, 1985: The day legendary Australian coach Harry Hopman passed away

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to recall an important...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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December 26, 2025

December 26, 1947: The day reigning Wimbledon and US Nationals champ Jack Kramer played his first professional match

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look back on a...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nick Kyrgios, 2025
December 26, 2025

Nick Kyrgios confirms professional comeback at Brisbane International 2026

Nick Kyrgios will make his official return to the tour at the 2026...
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Cédric Rouquette
December 25, 2025

December 25, 1942: The day Francoise Durr was born

On December 25, 1942, Francoise Durr, one of the greatest French tennis players...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Juan Carlos Ferrero, 2025
December 24, 2025

‘Wounded’ Ferrero confirms 48-hour ultimatum, reveals details of Alcaraz split

Juan Carlos Ferrero breaks his silence to Marca. The 45-year-old coach details a...
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Cédric Rouquette
On this day 23.12.20
December 23, 2025

December 23, 2003: Zina Garrison makes history as first Black captain of US Fed Cup team

After a stellar playing career, Garrison took over as captain from Billie Jean...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Bjorn Borg, On this day 21.12
December 21, 2025

December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to first ever Davis Cup title

Bjorn Borg still cites his Davis Cup triumph in 1975 as one of...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Lendl on this day
December 20, 2025

December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis

Ivan Lendl was 34 years old when a severe back injury forced him...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Sweden On this Day Davis Cup 1987
December 19, 2025

December 19, 1987: Sweden triumph over upstarts India in unlikely Davis Cup final

India were pushing for a Davis Cup upset for the ages in 1987,...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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December 18, 2025

December 18, 1995: Stefan Edberg announces his retirement and farewell tour

Seeing his results dwindle, Stefan Edberg said he would be retiring. The six-time...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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December 17, 2025

December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero, 2025
December 17, 2025

Alcaraz signals end to his coach Ferrero, who “wishes he would have continued”

In a move widely interpreted as a unilateral strategic pivot, Carlos Alcaraz has...
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Cédric Rouquette