The Past, Present and Future of tennis

Andy Roddick

Laver Cup 2026

The US Open is done, but tennis still has plenty to say

The US Open is over, but Rybakina, Shelton and the Laver Cup keep the tennis season moving. Ranking races and new storylines continue.

Carl Benson (guest)

September 15, 2026

Alexander Zverev, US Open 2026

“Maybe the best player in the world this year”: Zverev makes it two majors in 2026, and only Alcaraz and Sinner beat him at one on the big stage

Alexander Zverev won the US Open on his first match point and did not appear to realise the match was over, six years after losing the same final from two sets up in an empty stadium. Beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 gives him a second Grand Slam title in the year he won his first, with only Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner beating him at a major in 2026.

Cédric Rouquette

September 14, 2026

Rafael Nadal, 2026

Don’t celebrate until you separate: The Nadal call behind Shelton’s final

After Ben Shelton won Montreal and went out in the first round at Cincinnati a week later, his father called Rafael Nadal to ask how a player backs up a big win. The answer became five words in the Shelton camp, and 48 hours after beating Carlos Alcaraz at three in the morning, his son played the most methodical match of his life.

Cédric Rouquette

September 13, 2026

Alexander Zverev, US Open 2026

Zverev cannot lose this on paper, which is exactly his problem

Alexander Zverev has beaten Ben Shelton five times out of five and 44 of his last 45 left-handers, leads the tour in wins and has reached every Grand Slam semifinal this year. He is also 1-7 against the top 10 in 2026 and has not met a top 20 player in this fortnight, which is why beating the world No. 9 in a US Open final would answer the only question still attached to his name.

Cédric Rouquette

September 13, 2026

Alexander Zverev, US Open 2026

Zverev’s US Open final mission: “Not make the American dream come true”

Alexander Zverev is in the US Open final, knowing an American awaits and the crowd will be against him. The Roland-Garros champion, the only major winner left, aims for a second Grand Slam title and to prevent a 23-year American drought from ending.

Cédric Rouquette

September 12, 2026

Roger Federer, US Open 2026

“There’s way too many obstacles” – Roger Federer rules out a comeback and reveals why the goodbye at the US Open took seven years

Roger Federer dismissed any thought of a competitive return in New York, telling...

Cédric Rouquette

Venus Williams, Athens 2004: OTD 08/18

August 18, 2004: When six Americans lost in one day at the Olympic Games in Athens

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Holger Rune, portrait, 2026

“It should be good” – Holger Rune targets Davis Cup comeback on home soil by late September

Holger Rune has given his most upbeat update yet on his torn Achilles,...

Cédric Rouquette

Taylor Fritz, Wimbledon 2026

Fritz’s knee holds up as he reaches Wimbledon third round

Taylor Fritz reached the Wimbledon third round past Patrick Kypson and, more importantly...

Cédric Rouquette

Andy Roddick - On this day

June 12, 2005: The day Andy Roddick completed the Queen’s Club threepeat

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Alexandre Sokolowski

May 5, 2005 : The day Andy Roddick’s sportsmanship cost him a win

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Alexandre Sokolowski

James Blake OTD 03_05

March 5, 2006: The day James Blake finally beat Lleyton Hewitt and won the Las Vegas title

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Andy Roddick OTD 02_21

February 21, 2008: The day Andy Roddick gave Kei Nishikori the verbals in San Jose

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Alexandre Sokolowski

On this day, 08.02.2021

February 8, 2008: The day Andy Roddick earned one of his best ever clay-court wins in Davis Cup

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Alexandre Sokolowski

El Aynaoui vs Roddick On this day, 22.01.2021

January 22, 2003: The day Andy Roddick outlasted El Aynaoui in the longest fifth set in Grand Slam history

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Alexandre Sokolowski

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...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Tommy Paul, Australian Open 2025

American, top 10, Acapulco: Everything you always wanted to know about Tommy Paul (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Australian Open

Tommy Paul has reached the world's top 10. Here are responses to some...

Haresh Ramchandani

Iga Swiatek, US Open 2024

Roddick defends Swiatek amid doping controversy: “This isn’t some ongoing thing”

The former world No 1 argued Iga Swiatek tested negative in dope tests...

Ayush Vashistha

Andy Roddick 2003 On This Day

November 3, 2003: The day Andy Roddick reached the top of the world rankings for the first time

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Alexandre Sokolowski

Pete Sampras at Roland-Garros 2000

Where Have All the US Men’s Champions Gone?

There has been no male tennis player from the US that has won...