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Stan Smith US Open 1971

September 15, 1971: The day a US Open final ended in a tiebreak for the first time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 15, 1971, Stan Smith became the first player to win a Grand Slam in a final-set tiebreak

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Francisca Dauzet for Tennis Majors

“Do we want gladiators into the lion’s den with no feelings?” – interview with Francisca Dauzet about mental toughness

Francisca Dauzet, a psychoanalyst who works with top athletes, tells Tennis Majors she was surprised by the public's reaction to images of Medvedev at the US Open. Players' feelings need to be understood, not judged, she says.

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Cédric Rouquette
Juan Martin Del Potro, US Open 2009, On This Day

September 14, 2009: The day Del Potro stunned five-time defending champ Federer in five sets to win the US Open

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 14, 2009, Juan Martin del Potro came from behind to triumph in his first Grand Slam final over a red-hot Roger Federer

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Rafael Nadal, US Open 2010 (On This Day)

September 13, 2010: The day Rafael Nadal completed the career Grand Slam

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 13, 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win his first US Open title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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September 12, 2009: The day Kim Clijsters became the first wildcard to win the US Open

Everyday Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On September 12, 2009, Kim Clijsters, who had just come back on the Tour after a two-year hiatus, won the US Open without even holding a WTA ranking

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Alexandre Sokolowski
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September 10, 2025

Davis Cup: What you need to know to follow the matches this weekend (12-14 September)

The Final 8 of the 2025 Davis Cup will be known on Sunday...
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Tennis Majors
September 10, 2025

September 10, 1988: Steffi Graf wins US Open to complete calendar-year Grand Slam

The great champion completed one of her most magnificent achievements on this day...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka, US Open 2025
September 9, 2025

VIDEO : The best moments of the 2025 US Open

From jaw-dropping trick shots to incredible rallies and heartwarming fan interactions, the US...
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Tennis Majors
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
September 9, 2025

The US Open masterclass: How Carlos became an Alcaraz 2.0 by scanning Sinner’s game after Wimbledon loss

The US Open victory wasn’t just a win, it was the culmination of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
September 8, 2025

Alcaraz’s dream accomplished: Reclaiming No. 1 was ‘everything (he was) working for’

"When you achieve the goals you set up yourself at the beginning of...
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Cédric Rouquette
September 8, 2025

September 8, 2002: Pete Sampras goes out on a high with US Open title

On this day in tennis history, Pistol Pete faced an old foe in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, US Open 2025
September 8, 2025

After US Open final loss to Alcaraz, Sinner vows to shift his game, sacrifices wins for unpredictability

“I’m going to aim to maybe even losing some matches from now on,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner wins the 2025 Wimbledon title
September 8, 2025

Carota Boys, Grand Slams, drugs ban: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open final

Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth; now he's the No...
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Chris Oddo
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
September 8, 2025

World No 1, 6 major titles, Ferrero: Everything you always wanted to know about Carlos Alcaraz (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 US Open final

Carlos Alcaraz has won five Grand Slam titles and has already been ranked...
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Carrie Dunn
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
September 8, 2025

Six majors on three surfaces before 23: Alcaraz’s landmarks are stunning

At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slam...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2025
September 7, 2025

Unplayable Alcaraz conquers Sinner in US Open classic, reclaims World No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz proved too strong for rival Jannik Sinner, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1,...
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Cédric Rouquette
HINGIS WILLIAMS US OPEN 1997
September 7, 2025

September 7, 1997: When 16-year-old Martina Hingis wins youngest Grand Slam final in Open Era history

On this day in 1997, Martina Hingis beat Venus Williams in the final...
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Alexandre Sokolowski