Jim Courier

Pete Sampras On this day

April 11, 1993: The day Sampras celebrated his ascent to the world No 1 spot with a title

One of the greats reached the top of the rankings with a victory in Tokyo on this day in tennis history. Find out how he did it

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Jim Courier

April 4, 1999: The day Jim Courier followed up his five-set win over Henman with a five-set win over Rusedski

On this day in tennis history, one of the greats of the American game pulled off yet another stunning result in a Davis Cup clash against a tricky opponent. Find out how Courier did it

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Thomas Muster OTD 03_30

March 30, 1997: The day Thomas Muster beat Bruguera in the Miami Open final, eight years after being hit by a car there

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to an important moment in tennis history. On This Day -- March 30 -- in 1997, Thomas Muster defeated Sergi Bruguera in a Miami Open final featuring two clay-court specialists.

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Djokovic and Federer the GOATs, Swiatek the youngest: the 11 players to have achieved the Sunshine Double

Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz can both achieve the Sunshine Double if they win in Miami

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 a Grand Slam event since 2003.

February 27, 2024

On this day 31.01.2021

January 31, 1993: The day Courier beat Edberg to win his second consecutive Australian Open

On this day in January 31, 1993, Jim Courier defeated Stefan Edberg to...

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Pete Sampras Australian Open

January 24, 1995: The day a heartbroken Pete Sampras burst into tears on court at the Australian Open

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

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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2023

Djokovic: “I would like to be remembered as someone who tried to help improve the sport and fellow players’ livelihoods”

The Serb says 2023 was close to his best ever year but admits...

Pete Sampras, Wimbledon 1995

December 3, 1995: The day Pete Sampras found his feet on clay and won the Davis Cup

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

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November 17, 1991: The day Pete Sampras claimed his first season-ending ATP Masters Cup

On this day in tennis history, one young American beat a compatriot to...

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October 8, 1989: The day Jim Courier won his first title, beating Stefan Edberg in the final

On this day, on October 8, 1989, future world No 1 Jim Courier...

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Unburdened by history, Novak Djokovic has one eye on the calendar-year Grand Slam again

The 36-year-old says he's motivated, not burdened, by the prospect of making more...

Nick Bollettieri

Nick Bollettieri, legendary coach to the stars and infectious personality, dies aged 91

The American revolutionised coaching, with his academy bringing through a series of future...

Leconte OTD 11_29

November 29, 1991: The day Leconte upset Sampras to take step towards France’s first Davis Cup title in half a century

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

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Pete Sampras Indian Wells 2019

Pete Sampras pessimistic on leading American men’s chances to win a major : “They’re playing against legends of the game”

The 14-time Grand Slam champion tells L'Equipe Magazine that the current top US...

Jim Courier - On this day 9/5

May 9 2000: The day Jim Courier announced his retirement from professional tennis

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

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