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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 event which happened on this specific day. On May 4, 1980, Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe in the now defunct World Championship Tennis Finals in Dallas in four sets
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 event which happened on this specific day. On May 3, 1999, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, aged 25, became the first Russian to become world No 1 in tennis history
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 to make his third ATP Masters 1000 final
Lots to concern Swiatek ahead of Roland-Garros
Ahead of her beloved French Open, the former world No 1 has never looked so vulnerable on clay
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 event which happened on this specific day. On May 2, 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two best players in the world, played a unique exhibition match in Mallorca, called the Battle of Surfaces
Sabalenka defeats Kostyuk in late-night thriller to power into Madrid Open semi-finals
April 30, 1993: The tragic day Monica Seles was stabbed in the back
Cerundolo knocks out misfiring Zverev to return to Madrid Open quarter-finals
April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut
April 28 1968: The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament
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
April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses
Andy Murray on missing the one-week Masters 1000s, and reminding players: “You always have the choice not to play.”
“I’m not sure if I will come back” – Djokovic uncertain on future amid continued struggles with form
Arnaldi knocks out faltering Djokovic in seismic win at Madrid Open
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
April 26, 1981: The day Chris Evert handed Martina Navratilova a brutal double-bagel