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On this day Venus - Davenport 2/07/2021

July 2, 2005: The day Venus beat Davenport in the longest Wimbledon women’s singles final

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in the sport's history. On this day in 2005, Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport battled it out for 2 hours and 45 minutes for the Wimbledon singles title

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 2021

July 1, 1977: The day Virginia Wade won the centennial Wimbledon ladies singles title

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1977, British fans witnessed their Queen hand over the ladies singles trophy to one of their home players

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nick Kyrgios, Wimbledon 2022

Round two, recapped: the thrilling promise of a Wimbledon more open than expected

Still disrupted by Covid (third withdrawal for the men), Wimbledon 2022 retained its main favorites in the second round (Nadal, Djokovic, Swiatek). But the draws are opening wider.

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Cédric Rouquette
Marjan Vajda

“It is strange to be at Wimbledon, but not with Novak Djokovic” – Marian Vajda

In the Tennis Majors exclusive, Marian Vajda divulges details of his conversation with Djokovic at Roland Garros, discusses his match with Nadal, as well as his new charge Alex Molcan

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Sasa Ozmo

Wimbledon 2022: Weather forecast, rain delays, roof

Seeing the umbrellas go up at Wimbledon is part of the great British summer tradition - but will we see it some more over the next fortnight?

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Carrie Dunn
Serena Williams, Wimbledon 2022
June 29, 2022

Recapping Wimbledon’s first round: it’s over for Serena, it’s wide open for Nadal

The 2022 edition began with a great moment of sport and emotion with...
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Cédric Rouquette
Tim Henman On This Day 06_28
June 28, 2022

June 28, 2007: The day Tim Henman played his last match at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Denis Shapovalov, Wimbledon
June 26, 2022

Shapovalov: “I’m for no coaching, I’m for keeping the tradition”

Denis Shapovalov has joined the chorus of voices coming against the ATP decision...
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Carole Bouchard
Althea Gibson
June 26, 2022

June 26, 1951: The day Althea Gibson became the first black player to compete at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Coco Gauff
June 26, 2022

Coco Gauff exclusive: “This is the most relaxed I have ever been”

The 18-year-old American said reaching the final at Roland-Garros had convinced her she...
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Simon Cambers
Sam Sumyk Rome 2022
June 24, 2022

Sam Sumyk on helping Harmony Tan: “We’re going there to beat Serena Williams”

Celebrated coach Sam Sumyk tells Remi Bourrieres how he has been helping out...
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Rémi Bourrières
Serena Williams
June 24, 2022

Wimbledon women’s singles draw: Swiatek in loaded top half, Serena starts against Tan

Top seed Swiatek has seven Grand Slam winners in her section of the...
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Jérémy Baudu
Novak Djokovic
June 24, 2022

Wimbledon men’s singles draw: All eyes on Djokovic v Alcaraz in the quarters

Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray, Jannik Sinner and Stan Wawrinka are all in the...
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Carrie Dunn
Gilles Cervara
June 22, 2022

Gilles Cervara on the ATP’s authorisation of coaching: “I support the new rule, but it is not because the coach speaks that the player is better”

The coach of world No 1 Daniil Medvedev tells Tennis Majors that he...
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Cédric Rouquette
McEnroe
June 22, 2022

June 22, 1981: The day John McEnroe wrote his name in history with his “You cannot be serious” outburst at Wimbledon

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Richard Krajicek and Tim van Rijthoven
June 19, 2022

Exclusive: ‘Mentality is the most important thing’ – Richard Krajicek on surprise champion Tim van Rijthoven and more

In an exclusive chat, the former Wimbledon champion casts his eye over the...
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Carrie Dunn
Wimbledon crowd
June 15, 2022

17 questions about Wimbledon 2022: Russian ban, People’s Sunday, Serena Williams

Known for being the most traditional of Grand Slams, Wimbledon has some changes...
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Carrie Dunn