The Past, Present and Future of tennis

Bjorn Borg

Bjorn Borg, On this day 6/16

June 16, 1974: Teenagers Borg and Evert stun Roland-Garros and usher in new era

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. One June 16, 1974, two teenagers won their maiden Roland-Garros titles, the start of their reigns at the top

Alexandre Sokolowski

Ryan Harrison

April 14, 2008: The day Ryan Harrison became the 10th youngest man to win an ATP Tour match

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest matches in tennis history. On April 14, 2008, American Ryan Harrison - ranked outside the top 1,000 in the world - upset world No 95 Cuevas in a stunning upset in Houston

Alexandre Sokolowski

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January 16, 1981: The day Connors called Lendl a chicken, a nickname that the Czech would bear until his first Slam in 1984

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1981 to witness how Jimmy Connors accused Ivan Lendl of tanking and called him chicken for losing a match on purpose

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 16, 2026

Björn Borg, Masters 1981, On This Day

January 15, 1981: The day ice-man Bjorn Borg lost his cool

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 15, 1981, Bjorn Borg lost his cool and was docked points for the first time in his career

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 15, 2026

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January 12, 1980: The day Vitas Gerulaitis made his famous quote, “No one beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row”

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On January 12, 1980, Vitas Gerulaitis beat Jimmy Connors after losing to his rival 16 times in a row

Alexandre Sokolowski

January 12, 2026

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December 31, 1977: The day Vitas Gerulaitis won his first and only Grand Slam

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to recall an important...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Bjorn Borg, On this day 21.12

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...

Alexandre Sokolowski

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November 12, 1978: The day John McEnroe beat Bjorn Borg for the first time

On this day in tennis history, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg played the...

Alexandre Sokolowski

November 9, 1993: The day the great Bjorn Borg played his last-ever professional match

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

Vitas Gerulaitis, On This Day

September 17, 1994: The day Vitas Gerulaitis tragically died in his sleep from carbon monoxide poisoning

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a significant...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Tennis Center OTD

August 29, 1978: The day the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

August 23, 1977: The day Bjorn Borg became world No 1 for the first time

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

Electronic line calling, grass courts, prize money: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2025 (but never had time to find out) – updated after Sinner winning Men’s Final

Find out everything you could wish to know about the Championships

Wimbeldon Best Finals

Magic of Wimbledon: Iconic finals in tournament history

Here's a look at some of the most unforgettable men's and women's singles...

Cédric Rouquette

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, 1980 Wimbledon final

July 5, 1980: The day Borg and McEnroe played an unforgettable Wimbledon final

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 23, 1991: The day Bjorn Borg came back on the Tour with his wooden racquet

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Generali Open 2024

Surface Kings: Who Dominates Clay, Grass, and Hard Courts?

An analysis of the current masters of each of tennis' three unique surfaces...

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November 10, 1973: The day Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg faced off for the first time

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Leo Borg, Nordea Open, 2024

Leo Borg on famous fathers, Rafael Nadal and life as a young tennis player

The young Swede is still in the early days of his career, but...

Team World win Laver Cup 2023

Federer, Alcaraz, Team Europe, Team World: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 Laver Cup – updated with winner

Berlin hosted the seventh edition of the Laver Cup. Here’s all you need...