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December 7, 1987: The day Lendl won the Masters Grand Prix for the fifth time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1987 to witness how Ivan Lendl set a new record by clinching a fifth title at the Masters Grand Prix, a record which would remain unbroken for 24 years

Alexandre Sokolowski

December 7, 2024

Knee surgery, retirement, US Open, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Juan Martin del Potro (but never had time to find out) – updated after farewell exhibition

The legendary career of Juan Martin del Potro has been full of emotional moments, heartbreaking injuries, and gripping battles with the Big 3. Here are the answers to some questions you may ask about the 2009 US Open champion

Chris Oddo

December 6, 2024

Andy Murray (GB) vs Novak Djokovic (Ser)

“If there’s anyone who can tell Djokovic stuff, it’s Murray” – Kokkinakis

The Australian believes Murray would make a great coach

Haresh Ramchandani

December 6, 2024

“It’s as if (I will be) playing against both of them” – Alcaraz on Murray coaching Djokovic

The Spaniard has added a second coach to his own team ahead of the new season

Haresh Ramchandani

December 6, 2024

‘Favourite match — against Djokovic; biggest rival — Zverev’ – Thiem reflects on his career

The Austrian opens up on his round-robin win over Novak Djokovic at 2019 ATP Finals and 'growing up' with Alexander Zverev

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December 7, 1987: The day Lendl won the Masters Grand Prix for the fifth time

Knee surgery, retirement, US Open, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Juan Martin del Potro (but never had time to find out) – updated after farewell exhibition

“If there’s anyone who can tell Djokovic stuff, it’s Murray” – Kokkinakis

“It’s as if (I will be) playing against both of them” – Alcaraz on Murray coaching Djokovic

‘Favourite match — against Djokovic; biggest rival — Zverev’ – Thiem reflects on his career

December 5, 1988: The day Boris Becker won his first year-end Masters – on a net cord

Murray will not be alongside Djokovic in Brisbane

Alcaraz adds Samuel Lopez to his coaching team

“My feeling with people was fearful” – Sinner on the impact of positive result

“A player who has made me grow a lot is Daniil Medvedev” – Sinner

“I’m on two strikes — I hate the rule” – Kokkinakis disapproves of strict anti-doping measures

Djokovic to begin 2025 season in Brisbane

December 3, 2000: The day Gustavo Kuerten upset Agassi to finish the year as world No 1

19-time Grand Slam champion Neale Fraser passes away

“It was a love affair at first sight” – Dimitrov reflects on his tennis journey

Turkish player Celikbilek suffers brain haemorrhage during match

“That’s when the penny dropped that I really needed to change” – Draper on pivotal moment that led to change in his mentality

“It seems to me that Sinner has understood what he needs” – Djokovic

Djokovic ready to compete with Sinner, Alcaraz and Zverev in 2025: “I feel like I can challenge these guys”

“Poorly managed, poorly fought” – Gasquet reacts to Sinner and Swiatek’s doping cases