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May 8, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal beat Coria in five-hour thriller for first Rome title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 8, 2005, Rafael Nadal won his first title in Rome after a five hour-fight against Guillermo Coria
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 8, 2025
May 6 2007: The day Kim Clijsters retired for the first time at the age of 23
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 6, 2007, aged only 23, Kim Clijsters announced her retirement a few days after her loss against Julia Vakulenko in the first round in Warsaw
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 6, 2025
May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 5, 2005, Andy Roddick lost a match he had almost won after he overturned a call on match point that would have given him victory over Fernando Verdasco
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 5, 2025
May 1, 1981: The day Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 1, 1981, Billie Jean King publicly came out as gay
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 1, 2025
April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 29, 2002, when he was not even 16 years old, Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut in Mallorca
Alexandre Sokolowski
April 29, 2025
10 months ago
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
Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who has been ranked as high...
Simon Cambers
10 months ago
April 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
10 months ago
Olympics, Monfils, Ukraine: All you ever wanted to know about Elina Svitolina (but never had time to find out) – updated after winning Rouen title
Elina Svitolina has been ranked as high as No 3 and continues to...
Tennis Majors
11 months ago
March 24, 1998: A new rivalry begins as Hingis and Serena collide in Miami
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
12 months ago
March 4, 2006: The day Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s 56-match hard court streak
On this day in tennis history, Rafael Nadal showed he was fully recovered...
Alexandre Sokolowski
12 months ago
Roland-Garros, Greece, Tsitsidosa, coach: Everything you always wanted to know about Stefanos Tsitsipas (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Dubai title
Stefanos Tsitsipas is chasing his first Grand Slam title and has been ranked...
Jérémy Baudu
12 months ago
February 28, 1983: The day Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first time
On 28 February 1983, Ivan Lendl became world No 1 for the first...
Alexandre Sokolowski
12 months ago
Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with rejection of 2025 Indian Wells wildcard
Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
Chris Oddo
1 year ago
Italian, Wimbledon, injuries: Everything you always wanted to know about Matteo Berrettini (but never had time to find out) – updated after reaching 2025 Doha quarter-finals
Matteo Berrettini is one of the best Italian players in history. Here are...
Jérémy Baudu
1 year ago
Dubai, France, finals streak – Everything you always wanted to know about Ugo Humbert (but never had time to find out) – updated in November 2025
Ugo Humbert is a French tennis player who has won six ATP Tour...
Chris Oddo
1 year ago
French, Federer, depression: Everything you wanted to know about Lucas Pouille (but never had the time to find out) – updated with ankle injury
Semi-finalist at the 2019 Australian Open, Lucas Pouille has gone to hell and...
Paul Bonnaud
1 year ago
February 6, 1993: The day the great Arthur Ashe passed away, aged just 49
Every day Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
Alexandre Sokolowski
1 year ago
Belgium, Federer, history-maker: Everything you always wanted to know about David Goffin (but never had time to find out) – updated ahead of UTS London Grand Final 2025
David Goffin is the only Belgian man ever to reach the world's top...
Jenny Drummond
1 year ago
February 5, 1985: The day Mary Joe Fernandez, aged 13, became the youngest player to win a WTA Tour match
Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
Simon Cambers
1 year ago
February 3, 1989: Teenager Chang bursts onto Davis Cup scene
On this day in tennis history, a teenager made his Davis Cup debut...
Alexandre Sokolowski