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Monica Seles, On this day April 30 1993

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. On April 30, 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed by a crazed fan in Hamburg, at a time when she was dominating the women's game

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Francisco Cerundolo, Madrid Masters, 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 Jakub Mensik in the next round

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Jamie Malachy
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
Andy Murray 2025 (Zuma/Psnewz)
April 27, 2025

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...
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Carole Bouchard
Novak Djokovic, Madrid Open, 2025
April 26, 2025

“I’m not sure if I will come back” – Djokovic uncertain on future amid continued struggles with form

The 24-time Grand Slam champion suffered a fourth first-match loss of the season...
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Jamie Malachy
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
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