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Naomi Osaka, Saint-Malo, 2025

How unexpected appearance in Saint-Malo reignited Osaka’s clay-court swing

The world No 48 claimed her first title since returning from maternity leave 17 months ago, after a late decision to play at the challenger event in Saint-Malo

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Jamie Malachy
Juan Carlos Ferrero - On this day

May 7 2008: The day Juan Carlos Ferrero became the first man to beat Rafael Nadal in Rome

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 7, 2008, Rafael Nadal suffered his first-ever loss in Rome against his fellow countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Kim Clijsters - Belgium

May 6 2007: The day Kim Clijsters retired for the first time at the age of 23

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 6, 2007, aged only 23, Kim Clijsters announced her retirement a few days after her loss against Julia Vakulenko in the first round in Warsaw

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Rome 2025

“Very, very low expectations”: Five key quotes by Jannik Sinner before the world No 1 returns in Rome

Jannik Sinner will be back on court against Mariano Navone or Federica Cina on Saturday, after a three-month suspension, at the Rome Masters 1000. With no great expectations, he assures.

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Cédric Rouquette
Andy Roddick

May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 5, 2005, Andy Roddick lost a match he had almost won after he overturned a call on match point that would have given him victory over Fernando Verdasco

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jimmy Connors - USA
May 4, 2025

May 4, 1980: The day Connors beat world No 1 McEnroe in the WCT Finals in Dallas

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Yevgeny Kafelnikov - World number one
May 3, 2025

May 3, 1999: The day Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov – surprisingly – became world No 1

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Casper Ruud, Madrid 2025
May 2, 2025

Ruud overcomes injury scare to reach his first final in Madrid, confirms top 10 return

Casper Ruud defeated Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets on Friday at Caja Magica...
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Ayush Vashistha
Iga Swiatek
May 2, 2025

Lots to concern Swiatek ahead of Roland-Garros

Ahead of her beloved French Open, the former world No 1 has never...
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Lucas Morlier
Nadal et Federer, lors de la bataille des surfaces
May 2, 2025

May 2, 2007: The day Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Billie Jean King - On this day
May 1, 2025

May 1, 1981: The day Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Aryna Sabalenka, Madrid Open, 2025
April 30, 2025

Sabalenka defeats Kostyuk in late-night thriller to power into Madrid Open semi-finals

The world No 1 overcame Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) on a...
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Jamie Malachy
Monica Seles, On this day April 30 1993
April 30, 2025

April 30, 1993: The tragic day Monica Seles was stabbed in the back

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Francisco Cerundolo, Madrid Masters, 2025
April 29, 2025

Cerundolo knocks out misfiring Zverev to return to Madrid Open quarter-finals

The Argentine defeated top seed Zverev 7-5, 6-3. He will face young Czech...
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Jamie Malachy
Rafael Nadal - On this day, April 29, 2002
April 29, 2025

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....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver
April 28, 2025

April 28 1968: The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Maria Sakkari
April 27, 2025

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...
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Simon Cambers