Tennis
December 29, 1958: The day Peru’s Alex Olmedo played for USA in the Davis Cup
On this day in tennis history, a player from Peru represented the USA in Davis Cup action - and beat the two best players in the world
Battle of the sexes 2025: Nick Kyrgios overpowers World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai
Nick Kyrgios marks an emotional return to tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a modern-day "Battle of the Sexes" played under modified rules in Dubai.
Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Before the Battle of the Sexes, the Battle of Visions
One side calls it progress; the other calls it a stolen, hollow imitation. Sunday’s clash in Dubai between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and maverick Nick Kyrgios resurrects the iconic 1973 gender face-off with a digital-age twist – but the fiercest fight is happening off the court.
Choosing the right padel racket: shape and performance
Selecting the right racket geometry is the most critical factor in balancing on-court performance with long-term injury prevention. This guide explores how round, teardrop, and diamond shapes dictate balance and power to help you identify the ideal tool for your specific playing style.
December 21, 1975: Bjorn Borg leads Sweden to first ever Davis Cup title
Bjorn Borg still cites his Davis Cup triumph in 1975 as one of the greatest moments of his career. Today on Tennis Majors we celebrate the year that the Ice God carried Sweden to its first title
December 17, 1989: The day Becker won Germany its second consecutive Davis Cup
Alcaraz signals end to his coach Ferrero, who “wishes he would have continued”
How does the Australian Open use technology to boost the Fan Experience?
December 14, 1988: The day unheralded Carl Uwe Steeb shocked world No 1 Wilander in the Davis Cup final
December 12, 1981: The day John McEnroe almost had a fight with his own Davis Cup captain
Surface, climate and tennis betting: why conditions move the odds more than you think
How tennis games keep the off-season sweet
December 10, 1978: The day 19-year-old John McEnroe single-handedly crushed Great Britain in the Davis Cup final
Rublev, De Minaur, Humbert, and Ruud reach the Final Four of the UTS London Grand Final
Serena Williams denies comeback: “This wildfire is crazy”
December 2, 2001: The day Nicolas Escude won France its ninth Davis Cup title
December 1, 1996: The day Arnaud Boetsch saved three match points before clinching Davis Cup for France
November 30, 2003: The day Philippoussis fought through injury to help Australia triumph in Davis Cup
November 29, 1991: The day Leconte upset Sampras to take step towards France’s first Davis Cup title in half a century
Engineering the Ideal Modern Tennis Player: Lessons from Today’s ATP Top 5
