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

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day in 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova squared off on the court, the last time a male and female player contested a high-profile Battle of the Sexes match

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 25, 2023

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 moment in tennis history. Today, we go back to 1994, to the day tennis great Vitas Gerulaitis died at the age of 40 from an accidental case of carbon monoxide poisoning

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 17, 2023

September 4, 1992: The day Connors played at the US Open for the last time

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to look at the some of the most memorable moments in tennis history. On September 4, 1992, Jimmy Connors played his last match at the US Open.

Alexandre Sokolowski

September 4, 2023

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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 event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 1978, the US Open debuted at Flushing Meadows with Bjorn Borg and Bob Hewitt becoming the first players to compete at the new venue

Alexandre Sokolowski

August 29, 2023

August 27, 1975: The day a very special US Open edition began, with clay and night sessions

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day 47 years ago, the 1975 US Open edition kicked off with a new surface, the introduction of night sessions and a modified format for the earlier rounds in the men's draw

Alexandre Sokolowski

August 27, 2023

Jimmy Connors - On this day -

July 29, 1974: The day Jimmy Connors became world No 1 for the first time

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer at the 2019 Miami Open

Williams, Federer, Djokovic: GOAT debates are meaningless as sport evolves

Is there merit in getting into a debate on whether Williams or Federer,...

Flushing Meadows, On this Day

July 10, 1981: The day Flushing Meadows hosted its first Davis Cup tie

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

Alexandre Sokolowski

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June 19, 1971: The day Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner played for the NCAA crown

On this day in 1971 Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner squared off in...

Alexandre Sokolowski

Jimmy Connors - On This Day 28/05

May 28, 1980: The day Connors came from two-set-to-love down against a Frenchman and won over the Paris crowd

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Alexandre Sokolowski

On this day Connors 12_5

May 12, 1984: The day Ivan Lendl thrashed Jimmy Connors 6-0, 6-0

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Alexandre Sokolowski

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic - French Open 2022

Seven of the greatest rivalries in men’s tennis history

Tennis has produced some of the most memorable rivalries in the history of...

Jimmy Connors - USA

May 4, 1980: The day Jimmy Connors beat world No 1 John McEnroe for the Dallas title

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Alexandre Sokolowski

Grigor Dimitrov Roland-Garros

20 memorable scenes of extreme fatigue on a tennis court

Taylor Fritz's vomiting incident last weekend in Acapulco was a reminder of many...

Rémi Bourrières

Hubert Hurkacz and Roger Federer, 2022

The longevity of Roger Federer; fighting time, history and statistics

Roger Federer's longevity at the top of the tennis world was perhaps one...

Cédric Rouquette

Serena Williams, US Open 2022

“I am just Serena”: the legend said goodbye, the champion woke up

Beating the world No 2 changes all of Serena Williams' US Open prospects

Cédric Rouquette

A general view of the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2021 US Open tennis tournament

Serena Williams, defending champions, Tickets, schedule: 12 questions about the 2022 US Open – updated with prize money

The only Grand Slam tournament in America, the US Open is the final...

Haresh Ramchandani

Tennis retirements

5 memories of other notable retirements in tennis history after Zverev’s shocking exit

Alexander Zverev's dramatic retirement on Friday at Roland-Garros was not the first abrupt...

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his quarter final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime at the Italian Open in Rome

Djokovic one win away from joining exclusive 1,000 wins club on men’s tour

A win on Saturday will make Djokovic only the fifth male player in...

Haresh Ramchandani

Naomi Osaka, 2020 US Open champion

Tickets, channel, schedule: 10 questions about the 2021 US Open

The only Grand Slam tournament in America, the US Open is the main...