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December 20, 1994: Lendl bids sad farewell to tennis
Ivan Lendl was 34 years old when a severe back injury forced him to retire from the sport that he still very much loved. On this day in 1994, the great Czech called it quits for good
Mouratoglou on 2023 UTS Grand Final: “I would fall in love with it if I were a fan”
The creator of UTS speaks about the success of the Grand Final and what he hopes to see in the future
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, but big bad Sweden stepped in to restore order in the final
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 Grand Slam winner in singles with an ice-cool demeanour and wonderful volley played his final season in 1996
December 18, 1982: The day Chris Evert double-bagelled Tracy Austin
Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1982 to witness how Chris Evert gave Tracy Austin the first double bagel of her career in the semi-finals of the East Rutherford tournament, in New Jersey
“To finish this strong is amazing”: Draper looks to maintain momentum heading into 2024
“He’s going to be dangerous” – Rune issues Draper warning after UTS Grand Final
British, US Open, Next Gen: Everything you always wanted to know about Jack Draper (but never had time to find out) – updated after Dubai 2024
Rune sweeps past Rublev in fiery encounter to reach the final of UTS London
El Peque, Argentina, Anxiety: Everything you always wanted to know about Diego Schwartzman (but never had time to find out) – updated after UTS Grand Final
December 17, 1984: The day McEnroe and Fleming were defeated for the first time in the Davis Cup
December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup
“This format is perfect”: Draper reflects on his brilliant start in UTS
“What is luck? This is tennis”: Resurgent Rune ready for Final Four in London
“I found the rhythm”: Rune into Final Four at UTS London with Monfils win
UTS Grand Final: Rune beats Bublik in sudden death
December 16, 1990: The day Pete Sampras won the first Grand Slam Cup to earn a record prize money of $2 million