Tennis

Walter Clopton Wingfield

October 16, 1833: The day the man who invented lawn tennis – Walter Clopton Wingfield – was born

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1833, a boy named Walter Clopton Wingfield was born in Wales and went on to invent the game that is known today as lawn tennis

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Alexandre Sokolowski

October 15, 1972: The day Stan Smith led USA to victory over a “cheating” Romanian side in the Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1972, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac to lead the United States to victory over Romania in one of the most contentious Davis Cup finals ever played

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Andrey Rublev and Coleman Wong, UTS Hong Kong 2025

Rublev, Cerundolo, Shang, and Brooksby secure semifinal berths at UTS Hong Kong

Four players have successfully advanced to the semifinals of UTS Hong Kong and alongside Rublev and Mannarino, David Goffin secured qualification via Race rankings

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Cédric Rouquette

October 14, 2001: The day Andy Roddick kept USA in the Davis Cup World Group

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On October 14, 2001, American Andy Roddick beat Leander Paes of India in a crucial Davis Cup tie

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Stan Smith OTD 10_10 (1)

October 10, 1971: The day Stan Smith and the United States won the last ever Davis Cup to use the “Challenge Round”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the one of the biggest moments in tennis history. On this day in 1971, Stan Smith beat Ion Tiriac in straight sets to win the last Davis Cup "Challenge Round" in tennis history for the American team

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Alexandre Sokolowski
McEnroe OTD 10_07 (1)
6 months ago

October 7, 1999: The day John McEnroe started his Davis Cup captaincy by offending Zimbabwe, his team’s first opponents

The day U.S. Davis Cup captain John McEnroe caused controversy with his 'cow...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Arthur Rinderknech, Shanghai 2025
6 months ago

Rinderknech Defeats Zverev Again at Shanghai Masters

This is the second time this season, after Wimbledon 2025, that Rinderknech has...
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Tennis ball
6 months ago

What are tennis prop bets?

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Cédric Rouquette
Pat Cash
6 months ago

October 6, 1986: The day Pat Cash clashed with Brad Gilbert en route to Davis Cup glory

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
6 months ago

October 3, 1982: The day John McEnroe sealed a place in the Davis Cup final, after an endless journey and plane scare

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
John McEnroe
6 months ago

October 1, 1983: The day John McEnroe became the most successful Davis Cup player in the history of the United States 

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
DI Pasquale OTD 09_27 (1)
6 months ago

September 27, 2000: The day a tearful Roger Federer was denied Olympic bronze by Arnaud Di Pasquale

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
UTS Grand Final, 2025 London
6 months ago

Jack Draper will make his return to competition at the UTS London Grand Final

It will be Jack Draper's first appearance on court since his withdrawal at...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jimmy Connors
6 months ago

September 25, 1992: The day Jimmy Connors defeated Martina Navratilova in the “Battle of Champions”

On this day in 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova squared off on...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2024
6 months ago

China Open’s Role in the Asian Swing of the Tennis Calendar

The tournament will take place from September 24th to October 5th.
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Jérémy Baudu
Taylor Fritz, Laver Cup 2025
6 months ago

First win over Alcaraz, the 3 points that sealed victory: Fritz rejuvenated by a blockbuster Laver Cup weekend

Taylor Fritz defeated Alcaraz and then Zverev in San Francisco to deliver victory...
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Jérémy Baudu
Laver Cup 2025 win
6 months ago

Team World triumphs over team Europe 15-9 to claim third Laver Cup title

Led by new captain Andre Agassi, Team World overcame a slow start on...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Laver Cup 2025
6 months ago

Alcaraz suffers setback in bid for long-awaited autumn success

At 22, Carlos Alcaraz has yet to complete a full season in his...
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Jérémy Baudu
Calleri OTD
6 months ago

September 21, 2003: The day world No 1 Ferrero was stunned by Calleri in Davis Cup

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Battle of the Sexes OTD 09_20 (1)
7 months ago

September 20, 1973: The day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes”

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic...
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Alexandre Sokolowski